# Highland Geological Society

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC054215
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** May 7, 2025
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054215


## Contact

- **Address:** Chapelhead, Avoch, Ross-shire
- **Postcode:** IV9 8RP
- **Website:** https://www.highlandgeologicalsociety.scot



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations&#x27;,&#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science&#x27;

**What the charity does:** We encourage people to learn more about, share knowledge of, and enjoy geology and related earth sciences.   Membership is open to all and our members range from professional geologists to those with no prior knowledge.  We issue online newsletters and hold regular talks and events, aiming to be as inclusive as possible, especially given the large geographical area of the Highlands.  Talks and lectures include in-person and online, mostly with no charge.  Events include local outings and longer trips further afield to learn about different geological features.  We help  support the work of other geology-related societies and organisations and sometimes arrange joint events.  We have a significant collection of books and journals, maintained through Highlife Highland Library services, which are available for reference by the public as well as on loan to members.”

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;No specific group, or for the benefit of the community&#x27;

**Objectives:** The organisation&#x27;s purposes are: (a)  the advancement of education and interest in geology and other earth sciences by the organisation of lectures, field trips and conferences and the publication of newsletters and other relevant materials. and (b)  the advancement of the sciences, arts, heritage and culture so far as these are related to geology and the earth sciences generally by supporting the work of organisations and persons operating in these fields, and the conservation of geological materials and physical sites.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Highland
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area






