Earth, Wind, and Fire: A tour through deep time

Earth, Wind, and Fire: A tour through deep time

  • UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Journey across a billion years of history to learn about the rocks and landscapes of Cromarty and the forces that created them

By Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage & Museum

Date and time

Location

Hugh Miller's Birthplace Cottage & Museum

Church Street Cromarty IV11 8XA United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
  • UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Discover the immense geological forces that have shaped the coastline around Cromarty in this introductory tour to geology!

In 1820, Hugh Miller discovered the world of geology whilst working as a stonemason on the Black Isle. Since then, geologists both amateur and professional have flocked to Cromarty to marvel at the amazing rocks, fossils, minerals, and landscapes of the coastline. Over 200 years since Miller entered that world, join us over the Scottish Geology Festival and let us show off why geology rocks on Cromarty beach!


  • A novice at geology? This tour serves as a terrific introduction to the forces that have made planet Earth what it is today 🌍
  • Travel across one billion years’ worth of history in the span of around ninety minutes ⏰
  • Discover how volcanic activity, ice ages, and colliding continents have shaped this famous stretch of coastline ⛰️
  • Although famed for its fossils, get ready to uncover the other amazing rocks and minerals found on Cromarty beach 💎


This tour will not focus on the fossils of Cromarty. If you would like to learn about them, we recommend booking on one of our Fossil Walks

  • Tours depart from the Birthplace Museum - please arrive no later than ten minutes before tour sets off to check in.
  • As Cromarty is an exposed shingle beach we advise wearing appropriate outdoor clothing for the walk - particularly outdoor, waterproof footwear
  • Tours will last approx. 90 minutes - we advise using facilities if necessary before departing on the tour. Toilet facilities are available at Hugh Miller's Birthplace Museum
  • Only service and guide dogs are permitted on this walk
  • All attendees under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian and cannot be left unattended during the walks.


Our introductory geology walk will be operating in compliance with The Code for Geological Fieldwork created by the Geologist's Association. Any fossils discovered on this walk will remain on the beach

We strongly recommend reading over the The Code for Geological Fieldwork before taking part in our walk - www.scottishgeologytrust.org/geology/fossil-collecting/geological-fieldwork-code/

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my hammer and chisel with me?

As a conservation charity we will be attempting to do as little damage to the shoreline as possible so we ask if you can please leave any geological tools at home.

Can I take home any rocks I find on the walk?

You are entitled to take any rocks you find during the walk. However, as we are a conservation charity we do recommend you refrain from doing so during the walk. Any fossils discovered during this walk will remain on the beach.

Are dogs allowed on these walks?

Only guide and service dogs are permitted on our beach guided tours.

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Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage & Museum
From £5.89
Sep 16 · 2:00 PM GMT+1