It is Scotland’s most important geological site, discovered by James Hutton in 1788, but Siccar Point is tucked away on the rugged coastline of the Scottish Borders: a hidden gem with beautiful coastal scenery and a rich geological story. We’ll get to the point by following James Hutton’s journey along the coast from Cockburnspath, gradually […]

An opportunity to discover Edinburgh’s volcano during your walk in Holyrood Park, and to celebrate the 300th Birthday of James Hutton, the father of modern geology, in the place where many of his crucial observations were made! Learn about the 340 million year history of Arthur’s Seat, from tropical lagoons to volcanic eruptions and glacial […]

Inspired by In Time, Annie Cattrell RSA's curated element of the 200th Annual Exhibition, we invite you to join a walking tour led by local geologist Dr Angus Miller. Starting at the Royal Scottish Academy, we will reflect on the dynamic geology around our building at the Mound, Princes Street Gardens and the Old Town as we follow […]

James Hutton in Holyrood Park Leader: Angus Miller From the site of Hutton’s house at St John’s Hill, visit key locations in Holyrood Park that helped shape and confirm his ideas on the nature of igneous rocks. He didn’t get everything right! We’ll be guided by the ‘Lost Drawings’, view Arthur’s Seat from near Holyrood […]

In the footsteps of James Hutton: Arran Thursday 11 to Monday 15 June 2026 (4 nights) Welcome to the best geology in Scotland! In this tour of Arran’s geology, we will walk in the footsteps of James Hutton and discover crucial evidence that he used to support two aspects of his Theory of the Earth. […]

Hutton 300: Landscape, Rocks and Time Exhibition and Gunsgreen House Leader: Alison Tymon This unique excursion visits the temporary Hutton exhibition at Paxton House that includes examples of rocks and images from Hutton’s most famous sites, his thinking about time and geological processes, and the agricultural improvements he made while farming nearby. Then we head […]

Hutton's Birthday celebrations at Leiden University On 14 June 2026, it will be exactly three centuries since James Hutton was born. Widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the history of the earth sciences, Hutton is celebrated as a founding figure of modern geology. Less widely known—but of special importance to Leiden—is […]

Hutton’s unconformity reshaped geological understanding of deep time. Join us at the British Geological Survey (BGS) to learn more about how it fits into Edinburgh’s volcanic past.  Explore rock samples, view thin sections under the microscope, and uncover historical records revealing how the city’s Seven Hills were formed — from fiery eruptions in the Devonian […]

Join us on the Eyemouth Rib for a trip to Hutton's Unconformity at Siccar Point, the famous site in the history of geology that was found in 1788, which James Hutton regarded as conclusive proof of his uniformitarian theory of geological development. Book now: www.eyemouthribtrips.co.uk/booking An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026, organised by the Scottish […]

Well-known Edinburgh geologist, Angus Miller, will lead a special tercentenary walk in honour of James Hutton (3 June 1726 – 26 March 1797), the father of modern geology. This will be on Saturday, 20 June, starting at 10.00 from the Portuguese Cannon. Entitled ‘The view from Calton Hill: James Hutton’s Edinburgh’, Angus will take us around the […]

The Victorian Schoolroom (History of Education Centre) in Newhaven, Edinburgh is delighted to offer some lively events to celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the birth of James Hutton, the renowned, Edinburgh-born “Father of Geology”. Working together with academics from the University of Edinburgh and members of the Edinburgh Geological Society, we are offering a week […]

James Hutton in Holyrood Park Leader: Angus Miller From the site of Hutton’s house at St John’s Hill, visit key locations in Holyrood Park that helped shape and confirm his ideas on the nature of igneous rocks. He didn’t get everything right! We’ll be guided by the ‘Lost Drawings’, view Arthur’s Seat from near Holyrood […]

Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ Saturday 27 June 2026, 7:30pm Join us for a unique evening of music, song, video and poetry inspired by James Hutton’s insights regarding deep time and Earth’s processes with performances from leading Scottish performers. Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan have featured the song 'Siccar Point' on their most […]

Join the creative team involved in the Hutton 300 concert for a coach tour to Siccar Point, to explore the new Deep Time Trail and creative responses to James Hutton’s ideas. Coach tickets (£20 + booking fee) available now – book here An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.

Join us on the Eyemouth Rib for a trip to Hutton's Unconformity at Siccar Point, the famous site in the history of geology that was found in 1788, which James Hutton regarded as conclusive proof of his uniformitarian theory of geological development. Book now: www.eyemouthribtrips.co.uk/booking

James Hutton’s Edinburgh Leader: Beverly Bergman Join our James Hutton boffin to visit key sites associated with Hutton's life. We will see where he lived as a child, follow his route to school, then visit his final resting place in Greyfriars Kirkyard. The excursion then visits the site of Hutton’s house on St John's Hill, […]

Co-tutored by Joanna Kessel & Helen Bodycomb 17-21 July 2026 Edinburgh, Scotland 10 places (open to all levels) A unique 4+ day mosaic workshop inspired by geology - the land beneath our feet! The workshop has been designed to coincide with the 300th anniversary of the birth of the James Hutton, Father of Modern Geology, […]

We are delighted to welcome back Dr Angus Miller to talk about the ways that Edinburgh helped to shape James Hutton's ideas about the fabric of the Earth. There have already been many celebrations of James Hutton's 300th birthday, and in a year where Edinburgh World Heritage commemorates 30 years as a World Heritage Site, it […]

BBC Radio 4 - 19:15 Sunday 9th August - programme web page For Radio 4’s Illuminated strand - the home of creative documentary making - award winning musician and writer Karine Polwart celebrates the tercentenary of James Hutton, the 18th century Scottish scientist, philosopher and farmer known as the Father of Geology. With specially performed […]

Book into the latest of RSGS’s highly popular Discover Days.  Over 2 hours you will hear from four different experts with perspectives, stories and insights into the life and work of celebrated geologist James Hutton. We are delighted to welcome Professor Dame Lorna Dawson, Head of Soil Forensics at the James Hutton Institute; Edinburgh-based geologist […]