The Building Stones of Edinburgh with Luis Albornoz-Parra

Schedule

Mon Dec 08 2025 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Augustine United Church | Edinburgh, SC

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About this Event

Luis Albornoz-Parra of the British Geological Survey will bring some samples for identification and will make suggestions as to where in the city you might see them.



AHSS Forth & Borders Group Winter Lecture Series

£6 online/in-person | £2 students

  • All of our events are hybrid with options to attend either in-person or online via Zoom.
  • Venue is wheelchair accessible.
  • Online ticket sales end at 5 pm on the day of the event.
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Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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GBP 2.00 to GBP 6.00

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