Come and explore beach pebbles, and find out about the stories hidden in every pebble. We'll discover an amazing variety of different types of pebble, find out where they come from and what they tell us about Scotland's geology. We'll also explore why the beach looks the way it does, and how it might change in the next few decades with climate change.
Beaches available throughout the week:
Thur 6 Apr - Cramond
Fri 7 Apr – Portobello Beach
Mon 10 Apr – Wardie Bay
Tue 11 Apr – Joppa Beach
Presented by the Edinburgh Geological Society
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