BGS Building Stones

We've just published photos of every sample of our Scottish building stone quarries collection. Can you spot which stone your house, favourite building or local area is made from?bgs.ac.uk/news/scotlands… @HESEngineShed @HistEnvScot @BGS_Collections @BGSphotographic

Amazing work by one of my colleagues in the prestigious White House (Washington), can't wait to hear all the stories when you get back! #bemorechuck @Chuckjonesmason @HESEngineShed @HistEnvScot scotsman.com/lifestyle/ston…

Great insight tour with @BritGeoSurvey today. Louis was great and so enthusiastic. One of his maps was of our yard! Learning is fun. #geologyrocks

Our colleague Luis gave fab @HESEngineShed insight tour of @BritGeoSurvey Collections today!UFOs to rocks all incl!

If you missed yesterdays @ScotGov @BenMacpherson debate on MAINTENANCE OF TENEMENT COMMUNAL PROPERTY then fear not! Catch up with the discussions, issues raised and opportunities for the future of Scotlands housing stock here : bit.ly/2mldwA6 #Tenement @UnderOneRoofSco

Over excited boy today in stone library at @BGSbldngStones - wonderful....

@DSM888 @HESEngineShed Craigleith sandstone fun fact for the day!

Got a question about stone repairs? Want to learn about maintaining your traditional property? Come to the next @espc event 5 Feb, 5:30-7:30pm! Our very own Paul Everett will be there to help espc.com/useful-info/ev… @scottradbuild

STBF Scottish Parliament Reception sponsored by @GLindhurstMSP - stbf.org.uk/uncategorized/…

It was great to meet @PaulWheelhouse & outline the importance of promoting local stone #scottishstonegroup @Tradstocks @DenfindStone @huttonstone @HistEnvScot @StoneFederation @MineralProduct @McKJohnA

It's National Gutter Day! Have you checked your gutters & down pipes? Look out for cracks, breakages, blockages from debris including earth, twigs, leaves, bird nests and even lost tennis balls! @SPAB1877 @UnderOneRoofSco @HistEnvScot @HESEngineShed #NMW2017

Scottish Stone Group Launch last night @ScotParl check out reference to @BGSbldngStones State of the Stone Industry report @huttonstone @Tradstocks @DenfindStone heraldscotland.com/business_hq/15…

In Stirling today? Come to Rocks n their Roles at @HESEngineShed and meet a member of our team! #buildingstone engineshed.org/whats-on/event…

'Buildings are more energy efficient when they are well maintained' - Learn how to keep your home in good health : bit.ly/2gmihtK

Come along! Stone selection & matching CPD on @GSofA restoration, 25 Oct 5.30pm events.ciob.org/ehome/200174352 @StoneFederation @TheNFRC @theCIOB

We're almost ready to reveal the 51 Best Places to see Scotland's Geology - eek!! #51BestPlaces #HHA2017 #ScotGeoFest

What's on this month? Scotland's Geoheritage Festival! scottishgeology.com/geoheritage-fe… #geoheritage @ScotGeodForum

Watch our latest video! #SecretsInStone #BuildingStones #Geology #StoneConservation youtube.com/watch?v=GuCrBu…

Secrets in the Stone, the latest video on our YouTube channel from the @BGSbldngStones team youtube.com/watch?v=GuCrBu…

FREE property repair and maintenance event in Edinburgh @espc 25Sept 5:30-7:30pm espc.com/useful-info/ev… @scottradbuild