Exhibition: Earth Matters
Earth Matters marks the tercentenary of the birth of the Edinburgh-born geologist, writer and farmer, James Hutton (1726-1797). Often described as the ‘father of modern geology’, Hutton is known for […]
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Arboretum Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Exhibition: James Hutton and Glen Tilt
Blair Castle & Gardens Blair AthollExplore this new exhibition at Blair Castle that celebrates the tri centenary of the enlightenment polymath Dr James Hutton and his discoveries within Glen Tilt, Atholl Estates. The sculptor Jake […]
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Exhibition: Rain
National Library of Scotland George IV Bridge, EdinburghWhen people think of Scotland, they often think of rain. Scots, in turn, have always had a lot to say about it! Our relationship with rain is both practical and […]
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Creative Workshop: Drawing the Earth
National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomIn this workshop, led by geologist and illustrator Vojta Hybl, you will explore the rock cycle – the process by which rocks change from one type to another. 2026 marks 300 […]
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James Hutton and the Scottish Enlightenment
The founder of modern geology was a Scot, from Edinburgh. James Hutton revolutionised geology with his meticulous observations, measurements and deductions about the Earth and its age. He was also […]
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The first ‘Man of Granite’: James Hutton at 300
Cowdray Hall Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen300 years ago James Hutton, the Father of Modern Geology, was born in Edinburgh and the way we think about the Earth was changed forever due to his insights into 'Deep Time'. […]
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James Hutton’s Edinburgh
Centre for Open Learning, University of Edinburgh Paterson's Land, EdinburghJames Hutton (1726-1797) is known the world over as the father of modern geology, but is less well known within his home city of Edinburgh. In the late 18th century, […]
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Curious Minds: James Hutton and the Scottish Enlightenment
AK Bell Library 2-8 York Place, PerthThe founder of modern geology was a Scot, from Edinburgh. James Hutton revolutionised geology with his meticulous observations, measurements and deductions about the Earth and its age. He was also […]
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HUTTON 300 – Giornata di studi dedicata a James Hutton
Museum Center of Natural and Physical Sciences of the University of Naples Federico IIWe are pleased to inform you of HUTTON 300, a day of study and dissemination organised on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of James Hutton, protagonist […]