Field Trip 1 Characterising Lower & Upper ‘Old Red Sandstone’ Fluvial Reservoirs
Field Trip 1
Field Trip 1
Characterising Lower & Upper ‘Old Red Sandstone’ Fluvial Reservoirs
Dates
Sunday 7 June 2026 | 08:30 – 18:30
Description
During this full-day field trip to Arbroath, we will explore the distinctive sedimentary and structural characteristics of Devonian age Lower and Upper Old Red Sandstone fluvial clastic reservoirs (analogues to a number of major North Sea oil fields) in addition to spending time investigating the major unconformity between them.
Field Trip Leaders
Steve Adams (Balgownie Geoscience Ltd. & University of Aberdeen)
Health and Safety
Key risks identified for this trip are:
-Cliff Falls (coastal pathway)
-Slips/Trips (wave cut platform)
-Falling Objects (cliffs)
Participants will be required to be able to walk 1-2km and climb moderately steep cliff pathways. All participants need to have boots with ankle support. Hard hats will be provided or, if you prefer, you can bring your own. Safety briefing will take place on the bus on the way to the first outcrop and ahead of each stop.
Schedule
All time in GMT
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | Departure from Aberdeen (P&J Live) |
| 10:00 | STOP 1: Whiting Ness |
| 12:40 | Lunch time |
| 13:40 | STOP 2: Dickmonts Den |
| 14:30 | (Walk to) STOP 3: Carlingheugh Bay |
| 15:50 | (Walk to) STOP 4: Deil’s Heid |
| 16:30 | Walk to bus and drive back to Aberdeen |
| 18:30 | Back in Aberdeen |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | Departure from Pau |
| 09:00 | Stop J2#0 Courrège Basalt |
| 09:45 | Stop J2#1 Mail Arrouy fault |
| 10:30 | Stop J2#2 to stop J2#5 Sarrance anticline, observation of reservoirs |
| 13:00 | Lunch time |
| 14:30 | Integration of all observation at the restaurant |
| 15:30 | Back to Toulouse |
| 18:30 | Arrival to Toulouse (end of Day 2) |
Meeting Point
Depart from the conference venue at P&J Live.
Kindly remember to:
- Bring your delegate badge.
- Be at the meeting point at least 20 mins before departure.
