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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Hutton’s Birthday Trail
This year marks the 300th birthday of Scottish geologist James Hutton; widely regarded as the founding father of geology. As we celebrate this milestone, help Hugh Miller track down the […]
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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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Whisky Under the Stars
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United KingdomAs part of the Edinburgh Fringe, discover a unique tasting experience in Edinburgh’s only Planetarium! Whisky Under the Stars is an immersive tasting in Dynamic Earth’s 360° Planetarium, led by […]
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Hutton in Edinburgh
Step back to the 1700s and walk through Edinburgh's landscape with philosopher James Hutton and his famous Scottish enlightenment companions, exploring Hutton’s theory of a dynamic Earth. Born in Edinburgh […]
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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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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 […]