Edinburgh Art Festival

The Geology of Scotland – Andrew McMillan, Geologist, British Geological Survey

12 Aug
5.30pm. Approximately 1 hour
FREE
www.eca.ac.uk

Edinburgh College of Art, Main Building, Studios C26-C28 (first right off Sculpture Court)
Talks will take place in the Milestone exhibition space, with seating provided.

Andrew is a geologist from the British Geological Survey, based in Edinburgh.  With his expertise on Scottish geology, this seminar will introduce the material stone and how it is formed with a special emphasis on the use of natural stone in the Scottish landscape.

Wednesday 12 August 2009
12 Aug. 5.30pm. FREE

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