North West Highlands Geopark Limited

North West Highlands Geopark Limited is a social enterprise whose purpose is to promote Geotourism, Conservation and Interpretation of the Geological Heritage of the North West Highlands. It is a member of the European Geoparks Network and the Global Geoparks Network which is recognised by UNESCO. Located in the far north of the Scottish mainland it is known for its stunning mountain landscapes, clean sandy beaches and being one of the best places to explore wild places in Europe.

 

With support from the Scottish Geodiversity Forum and sponsorship by SSE a program of in-depth Geotours are being launched in September. An extensive area of the North West Highlands will be visited during either week or half week long guided tours. The program is designed to help visitors and enthusiasts interpret the deep time that this part of the Earth's Crust has experienced. With an experienced guide visitors will explore not only the geographical area that makes up the current day Geopark but also look back through time, to interpret what the rocks and landscape have to tell us. As home of the oldest rocks in Europe, the first identified thrust faults and with evidence of the earliest life; the North West Highlands Geopark truly earns its title the "Cradle of Geology". The tours will include a trilobite hunt, evidence for a meteorite strike and the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the great Victorian geologists.

More information is available on our website www.nwhgeopark.com.

Mike Goodwin - Marketing Manager (North West Highlands Geopark Limited)
Registered in Scotland as a company limited by guarantee
Reg. office - 396 Elphin, By Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4HH
Reg. no. SC422047
tel:     01971 521301

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