Geological Society of Glasgow
The Geological Society of Glasgow is a scientific society devoted to the study of geology in Scotland. The society contributed to the understanding of Scotland's glacial history, and the relationship between the Earth's rotation and climate change. The Geological Society of Glasgow is registered as a charity in Scotland. History. The society was founded on 17 May 1858, by a group of amateur geology enthusiasts. The society organized its first field trip, to Campsie Glen, in June of that year. Some fossils from these early excursions are on display in the Kelvingrove Museum in  Glasgow. The society continues to attract lecturers at the forefront of the field, and publishes field guides of the Glasgow region. Programs. Each summer, the society runs day-long and residential field trips, open to members. Each winter, the society hosts a lecture series, open to all, in the Gregory Building at Glasgow University. Publications. The "Transactions of the Geological Society of Glasgow", first published in 1860, is available online as part of the Geological Society of London's Lyell Collection. The "Transactions" included papers by James Croll, Archibald Geikie, Lord Kelvin, and Joseph Tyrrell. In 1965, the "Transactions" merged  with the "Transactions of the Edinburgh Geological Society" to form the "Scottish Journal of Geology". Notable people. Presidents. Former presidents have included: Thomas Neville George Medal recipients. Recipients of the Thomas Neville George Medal, awarded by the society, include: