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SUMMARY:Discovery Day: James Hutton 300
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe are delighted to welcome Professor Dame Lorna Dawson\, Head of Soil Forensics at the James Hutton Institute; Edinburgh-based geologist Dr Angus Miller; climate change officer for the Church of Scotland\, Dr Adrian Shaw and RSGS Trustee Margaret Wilkes alongside the RSGS Collections Team. \nTogether they will delve into Scottish geology and geological maps\, Hutton’s life and work\, and why his groundbreaking discoveries remain so important today. \nJames Hutton’s Legacy: the wisdom that changed how we think about geology\, agriculture and soils: Professor Dame Lorna Dawson from the James Hutton Institute discusses the wonders of what James Hutton brought to a range of disciplines across the UK and features a range of present day research tools and impact stories that he would have been involved with had he lived today. \nJames Hutton’s Geology: the rocks that changed the world: Angus Miller from the Edinburgh Geological Society introduces the geological sites across Scotland that Hutton explored between 1785-1788\, and used as evidence to support his ‘Theory of the Earth’. \nThe Dog that Didn’t Bark: Adrian Shaw investigates why the Church of Scotland and its ministers were unperturbed by James Hutton’s Theory of the Earth and his argument that the earth must be of great antiquity. \nMapping Geology: The RSGS Collections Team showcase of collection of maps from the RSGS archive which help tell the story of Hutton and Scotland’s geology. \nTickets are available for tours at: \n11am – 1pm; 12pm – 2pm; 1:30pm – 3:30pm; 2:30pm – 4:30pm \nCost £20 + booking fee: book here
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/discovery-day-james-hutton-300/
LOCATION:RSGS Fair Maid’s House\, Perth\, PH1 5LU
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T194500
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SUMMARY:James Hutton and the Restless Earth
DESCRIPTION:BBC Radio 4 – 19:15 Sunday 9th August – programme web page \n \nFor 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. \nWith specially performed music\, song and spoken word – in collaboration with pianist Dave Milligan and sound designer Pippa Murphy – Polwart explores one of Hutton’s most radical concepts: Deep Time. \nHutton’s hypothesis that the formation of the earth had taken unfathomably longer than contemporary Biblical understandings was bound up with his hands on experience of earth processes as an innovative farmer. When he and two companions stepped ashore from a boat trip to Siccar Point\, a rugged promontory in the Scottish Borders in June 1788\, what Hutton saw was horizontal layers of Old Red Sandstone overlaying tilted\, vertical ribs of dark greywacke\, laid down some 60 million years earlier. The immense gap in time between these rock types\, a breach in the continuous geological record\, is what geologists today call an unconformity. And it is evidence\, as Hutton had theorised\, of unfathomably long\, slow processes of geologic change. \nRecreating Hutton’s Siccar Point boat journey on foot for the programme\, Karine is joined by geologist Dr Angus Miller\, writer and Professor of Literature and the Environment at the University of Edinburgh\, David Farrier and artist Ilana Halperin. \nAngus explains the geological processes at play\, offers insight into Hutton’s character and tells us also how Hutton’s theory was popularised after his death through the words of his boat trip companion\, John Playfair: “The mind seemed to grow giddy by looking so far into the abyss of time”. \nFor David Farrier\, Hutton’s discoveries illuminate not only the deep past but pose ethical questions about the future. He wonders how our urban\, industrial and technological debris might eventually manifest in rock strata\, what our future ancestors might make of us and what responsibilities we have to generations as yet unborn. \nIlana Halperin shares a birthday with Iceland’s Eldfell volcano\, which she visits at significant milestones throughout their lives. Her art explores the intersection of human and geological time\, evoking deeply personal connections to rock. For Ilana\, Hutton’s discoveries offer a radical reimagining of our relationship with the fabric of the planet. \nKarine weaves these threads together with music and poetic spoken word\, blending the events of Hutton’s Siccar Point visit with dizzying ideas about Deep Time and challenges around our responsibility to those still to come. \nWritten by Karine Polwart\nMusic by Karine Polwart\, Dave Milligan & Pippa Murphy\nSound design by Pippa Murphy\nProduced by Peter McManus
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/james-hutton-and-the-restless-earth/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T124544Z
CREATED:20260717T124529Z
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SUMMARY:How Edinburgh helped shape Hutton's ideas - James Hutton at 300
DESCRIPTION: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 seems appropriate to recognise that the building blocks of the city contributed greatly to the understanding of how the surface of the planet formed. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr Angus Miller is a Teaching Fellow and Course Organiser at the Centre for Open Learning at the University of Edinburgh. Alongside that\, he runs Geowalks\, helping people to explore Scotland’s geology and discover the rich story of our rocks and landscapes. \nThursday 23 July 2026\nStart time: 6pm\nReception: 7pm\nFinish: 8pm\nVenue: Augustine United Church\, George IV Bridge\, EH1 1EL \nTickets for the event – book here \nIn person (includes drinks reception):\nMembers £8\, Non-members £12 \nOnline:\nMembers £6. Non-members £10
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/how-edinburgh-helped-shape-huttons-ideas-james-hutton-at-300/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTSTAMP:20260810T092730Z
CREATED:20260810T092730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T092730Z
UID:2075-1784246400-1784678399@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:Deep Time Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Co-tutored by Joanna Kessel & Helen Bodycomb\n17-21 July 2026\nEdinburgh\, Scotland\n10 places (open to all levels) \nA unique 4+ day mosaic workshop inspired by geology – the land beneath our feet! \nThe workshop has been designed to coincide with the 300th anniversary of the birth of the James Hutton\, Father of Modern Geology\, and author of Theory of the Earth. \nParticipants will be encouraged to develop creative designs informed by marks\, colours and patterns found in stone as well as the irregular lines and striations of unconformity and intrusions illustrated in the geological prints by John Clerk of Eldin (a contemporary of Hutton). \nWe’ll kick start the workshop with a guided visit to the Earth Systems archive of the National Museum of Scotland\, where we’ll have a chance to see some stunning rock samples in their stores and hear about the geological processes that have shaped them. \nFellow Scottish mosaicist\, Dugald MacInnes\, will join us to talk about his passion for geology and Scottish slate and he’ll discuss how both have informed his highly regarded mosaic artworks. \nAngus Miller\, local geologist and owner of Geowalks\, will present an illustrated talk about the significance of Hutton’s discovery of Unconformity at the nearby (world renowned) Siccar Point. Angus is an excellent speaker and can present knotty geological information in an exciting and accessible way. \nWhilst the Deep Time Mosaics workshop is inspired by geology we have designed it to be to be an exciting creative exploration suitable for all levels of experience. \nMaterials provided will include local stone\, Australian ochre\, Mexican smalti\, concrete and pigments plus an assortment of other found materials. We are also encouraging participants to bring a small amount of stone local to their area to add to the creative mix. \nInstructed by two Leading International Mosaicists Dr Helen Bodycomb (Australia) & Joanna Kessel MA RCA (Scotland).
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/deep-time-mosaics/
LOCATION:Patriothall Studios\, Edinburgh\, EH3 5AX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260226T153311Z
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SUMMARY:Excursion: James Hutton's Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:James Hutton’s Edinburgh\nLeader: Beverly Bergman \nJoin 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\, now the Hutton Memorial Garden. We finish close to where he socialised with such luminaries as Joseph Black and Adam Smith\, to enjoy a drink to his memory and continue the stories. \nAn excursion organised by the Edinburgh Geological Society\nFurther information and booking: edinburghgeolsoc.org/excursions/
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/excursion-james-huttons-edinburgh-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburgh Geological Society":MAILTO:promotion@edinburghgeolsoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T045817Z
CREATED:20260429T045817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T045817Z
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SUMMARY:Siccar Point RIB trip
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBook now: www.eyemouthribtrips.co.uk/booking
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/siccar-point-rib-trip-jul-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T173215Z
CREATED:20260226T152059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173215Z
UID:1425-1782639000-1782655200@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:Geopoets tour to Siccar Point
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCoach tickets (£20 + booking fee) available now – book here \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/geopoets-tour-to-siccar-point/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburgh Geological Society":MAILTO:promotion@edinburghgeolsoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174312Z
CREATED:20260123T134827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T174312Z
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SUMMARY:Hutton 300: the concert
DESCRIPTION:Greyfriars Kirk\, Greyfriars Place\, Edinburgh\, EH1 2QQ\nSaturday 27 June 2026\, 7:30pm \nJoin 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 recent album and will close the concert with a headline set inspired by the Earth. Olivia Rafferty will sing songs from her album ‘Typical Forever’ which is entirely about geology. East Lothian ambient composer Michael Begg’s work includes Deep Time and accompanies atmospheric video from Glenda Rome which will also be shown as excerpts from the film ‘Expressing the Earth’. There will be poetry featuring Siccar Point and Arthur’s Seat by Patrick Corbett\, Jack Cooper\, Colin Will and Alexander McCall Smith. \nProduced by the Edinburgh Geological Society. \nTickets (£10-£25 + booking fee; discount tickets available for young people aged under 30\, and anyone on a restricted income) – book here \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/hutton-300-the-concert/
LOCATION:Greyfriars Kirk\, Greyfriars Place\, Edinburgh\, EH1 2QQ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburgh Geological Society":MAILTO:promotion@edinburghgeolsoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T173156Z
CREATED:20260226T153403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173156Z
UID:1439-1782327600-1782334800@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:James Hutton in Holyrood Park
DESCRIPTION:James Hutton in Holyrood Park\nLeader: Angus Miller \nFrom 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 Palace\, visit lava flows in the vicinity of St Anthony’s Chapel and then Hutton’s Section and Hutton’s Rock at Salisbury Crags. \nAn excursion organised by the Edinburgh Geological Society\nFurther information and booking: edinburghgeolsoc.org/excursions/ \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/james-hutton-in-holyrood-park-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburgh Geological Society":MAILTO:promotion@edinburghgeolsoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T084944Z
CREATED:20260429T174704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T084944Z
UID:1770-1781951400-1781967600@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:Victorian Schoolroom Family Day
DESCRIPTION: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 of free school visits (now fully booked) culminating in a Family Day at our premises in the Heart of Newhaven\, EH6 4HY. \nThe school lessons (running 15th to 19th June) will be Victorian-style\, geology “object lessons”\, based on Hutton’s discoveries at Salisbury Crags and will include a guided display of the Schoolroom’s collection of geological specimens. \nThe Family Day on Saturday 20th June (10.30 – 3pm) which is free and open to all\, will include the same Victorian-style lessons and visit to the collection as well as geology-inspired crafting events for all ages with professional screen printers and artists. Bring along any interesting finds you have made\, to (hopefully) be identified by geology PhD students. There will also be exciting refreshments available from Mwamba and the Ukranian Spiders as well as the Heart’s normal free Saturday Family Soup. Further information can be obtained from histedcentre@gmail.com. \n \nOur project has been made possible thanks to National Lottery players
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/victorian-schoolroom-family-day/
LOCATION:Victorian Schoolroom (History of Education Centre)\, 4–6 Main Street\, Newhaven\, Edinburgh\, EH6 4HY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T173146Z
CREATED:20260418T111323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173146Z
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SUMMARY:The view from Calton Hill: James Hutton’s Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEntitled ‘The view from Calton Hill: James Hutton’s Edinburgh’\, Angus will take us around the summit of Calton Hill\, reflecting on the role of this landscape in influencing the ideas of Hutton and his friend John Clerk of Eldin. \nAngus Miller writes: “On his death in 1797\, Hutton left an unpublished volume of the Theory of the Earth\, to be illustrated by beautiful\, detailed geological drawings by John Clerk\, including several of Edinburgh. These drawings were lost\, and only recently rediscovered\, and they help show the depth of understanding that Hutton and Clerk had of this landscape and its underlying geology.” Angus will be talking more about this important discovery during the walk. \nFurther information & booking \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/the-view-from-calton-hill-james-huttons-edinburgh/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T173136Z
CREATED:20260203T172715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173136Z
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SUMMARY:Siccar Point RIB trip
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBook now: www.eyemouthribtrips.co.uk/booking \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/siccar-point-rib-trip/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T173127Z
CREATED:20260420T170652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173127Z
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SUMMARY:Volcanoes of the Seven Hills: Edinburgh’s Explosive Origins
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nExplore 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 to volcanic activity in the Carboniferous. Discover the explosive origins beneath your feet! \nBooking is required and the tour will last 60 minutes\, with an additional 15 minutes allowed for re-setting and changing to the next group. \nEach tour will be a maximum of 20 people and the minimum age for attendance is 9 years old. The names of everyone attending must be provided in order to access the site. \nFree\, but booking required. Book here \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust. \n\n\n 
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/volcanoes-of-the-seven-hills-edinburgh/
LOCATION:British Geological Survey Edinburgh\, The Lyell Centre\, Research Avenue South\, Edinburgh\, EH14 4AP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T173119Z
CREATED:20260420T161044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173119Z
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SUMMARY:Three Hundred Years of James Hutton: Pioneer of Modern Geology and Alumnus of Leiden University
DESCRIPTION:Hutton’s Birthday celebrations at Leiden University \nOn 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 that he completed part of his studies at Leiden University\, earning his doctorate there in 1749. \nIn his groundbreaking book Theory of the Earth (1795)\, Hutton presented the Earth as a dynamic and continuously evolving system. Through his research in Scotland\, he demonstrated that processes such as erosion\, sedimentation\, and volcanism not only shape the world as we know it today but have been operating over millions of years. In doing so\, he fundamentally challenged the prevailing biblical view that the Earth was only a few thousand years old. \nWith his principle of uniformitarianism—the insight that natural processes have operated in the same way throughout geological time—Hutton introduced the revolutionary concept of “deep time”.  He argued that the Earth is unimaginably ancient and shaped by slow\, continuous forces. This idea laid the groundwork for modern geological and evolutionary thought. \nThe Leiden Geological Society proudly highlights that this visionary scientist received part of his academic training in Leiden. His doctorate in 1749 marked a pivotal moment in a life that would ultimately transform our understanding of the planet. \nOn Sunday\, 14 June 2026\, Leiden will commemorate Hutton\, reaffirming its historic role in advancing earth sciences.  This celebration recognises an alumnus whose ideas continue to shape research and education worldwide. \nThe celebration begins at 14:00 (2 pm) in Leiden’s Van der Werfpark. Accompanied by the Red Rose of Lochbuie Pipes and Drums\, participants will take a short walk to Hutton’s former residence at Langebrug 101 for a tribute. The event will conclude with a festive gathering back in the Van der Werfpark. \nEveryone is welcome to this public celebration – feel free to bring family and friends. Please let us know in good time (via the address below) how many people you expect to attend\, so that we can manage everything accordingly. \nContact: lgv@lgvweb.nl \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/three-hundred-years-of-james-hutton-leiden/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leiden Geological Society":MAILTO:lgv@lgvweb.nl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T173106Z
CREATED:20260226T145758Z
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SUMMARY:Excursion: Landscape\, Rocks and Time Exhibition and Gunsgreen House
DESCRIPTION:Hutton 300: Landscape\, Rocks and Time Exhibition and Gunsgreen House\nLeader: Alison Tymon \nThis 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 to Eyemouth to see interesting building stones of Gunsgreen House\, built 1752-1753. Coach excursion from Edinburgh\, cost £7.50 for exhibition entry. \nAn excursion organised by the Edinburgh Geological Society\nFurther information and booking: edinburghgeolsoc.org/excursions/ \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/excursion-paxton-gunsgreen/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburgh Geological Society":MAILTO:promotion@edinburghgeolsoc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260420T173057Z
CREATED:20260213T194852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173057Z
UID:1387-1781136000-1781567999@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:Geowalks Geology Holiday: Arran
DESCRIPTION:In the footsteps of James Hutton: Arran\n\n\nThursday 11 to Monday 15 June 2026 (4 nights) \nWelcome 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. Arran is the only location visited by Hutton in the 1780s where he was able to describe both an angular unconformity\, and the intrusive nature of granite. This makes Arran a very special place to appreciate how field visits helped support and develop Hutton’s ideas on how the Earth works. The island also has many other geological treasures\, giving an opportunity to explore the basics of geology and the wider story of Scotland’s geological past. \nWe’ll be based at the Lochranza Centre and will have access to the excellent Arran Geopark interpretation centre. \nFurther details and booking: geowalks.scot/geology-holidays/ \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/geowalks-geology-holiday-arran/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T173046Z
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UID:1434-1781118000-1781125200@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:James Hutton in Holyrood Park
DESCRIPTION:James Hutton in Holyrood Park\nLeader: Angus Miller \nFrom 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 Palace\, visit lava flows in the vicinity of St Anthony’s Chapel and then Hutton’s Section and Hutton’s Rock at Salisbury Crags. \nAn excursion organised by the Edinburgh Geological Society\nFurther information and booking: edinburghgeolsoc.org/excursions/ \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/james-hutton-in-holyrood-park/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburgh Geological Society":MAILTO:promotion@edinburghgeolsoc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260420T173035Z
CREATED:20260417T163758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173035Z
UID:1601-1780876800-1780963199@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:Royal Scottish Academy: Geology Walk
DESCRIPTION: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’s footsteps on a journey through time. Each walk will be approximately 90 minutes in duration. \nIn-Time \nThis significant year for the RSA also marks the tricentenary of the birth of James Hutton (1726–1797)\, the ‘father of modern geology’. Reflecting on our philosophical and physical foundations (with the building constructed beside ancient volcanic rock)\, Cattrell’s curation will explore the RSA’s rich and layered development over time. She has invited artists interested in ideas of geology and the passage of time\, including Martin Creed\, James Geurts\, Cathie Pilkington and Stephen Skrynka\, to take part in the exhibition. Sam Ainsley RSA has also been invited to design the external banners. \nSaturday 23 May and Monday 8 June\, 10am and 1pm \nFurther information & Booking \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/rsa-geology-walks-08-jun/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T202230Z
CREATED:20260429T202129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T202230Z
UID:1777-1780747200-1780758000@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:Arthur’s Seat Volcano Trail
DESCRIPTION: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! \nLearn about the 340 million year history of Arthur’s Seat\, from tropical lagoons to volcanic eruptions and glacial erosion. At this drop-in event\, SGT geologists will interpret the landscape and explain the geology which creates this unique feature in the heart of the city. \nVisit our stand adjacent to the Holyrood Palace carpark and learn about fossils originating from the time that the Arthur’s Seat volcano was erupting. Then pick up a map of the park\, and look out for our volunteers (wearing high-vis jackets and blue tee shirts) who will be stationed at various localities and will be able to explain the geological features found at each location. There will also be family activities in the Education Centre! \nAs this is a self-guided event\, open to anyone visiting the park\, visitors should consider route planning appropriate to their level of ability and the weather conditions. Sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather is recommended for anyone visiting the park. \nFor more information\, please contact Ruth McKeen at ruth.s.mckeen@gmail.com or 07850 408 099. \nFree drop-in event\, no booking required. \n\nAn event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust. Please support us: Discover – Support – Join. \n  \n 
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/arthurs-seat-volcano-trail/
LOCATION:Holyrood Park\, Queen's Drive\, Edinburgh\, EH8 8HG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T173026Z
CREATED:20260420T165106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173026Z
UID:1657-1780741800-1780758000@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:Guided walk: Hutton’s Coast – the journey to Siccar Point
DESCRIPTION: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 travelling back in time through three periods of contrasting sedimentary rocks\, and finishing with the new Deep Time Trail to the viewpoint above Siccar Point. \nCost £20 per person\, free for young people aged under 26.\nFurther information and booking: geowalks.scot/guided-walks/ \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/huttons-coast-06june/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T161500
DTSTAMP:20260420T173017Z
CREATED:20260324T204720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173017Z
UID:1541-1780666200-1780676100@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:James Hutton at 300: A Celebration of Geology
DESCRIPTION:Discover the legacy of James Hutton\, the ‘Father of Modern Geology’. Celebrate his Tercentenary with free\, drop-in short talks\, mini tours and object handling. \nLearn about ‘deep time’\, Hutton’s greatest contribution to science and philosophy. Dr Rachel Walcott\, our Principal Curator of Earth Systems will present short talks in the Auditorium. \nAs part of the celebrations we have created a temporary display reflecting Hutton’s own personal geology collection. Join a mini tour with Dr Bob Gooday\, our Earth Systems Analyst\, to find out about how Hutton used his geology specimens as evidence to prove his theories. \nLearn to see rocks in the way that Hutton saw them. Get hands-on with our geology collections in the Grand Gallery with Emily Brown\, our Assistant Curator of Earth Systems. \nDrop in event\, sign-up on the day for mini-tours. Further information – www.nms.ac.uk/events/james-hutton-at-300-a-celebration-of-geology \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/james-hutton-at-300-a-celebration-of-geology/
LOCATION:National Museum of Scotland\, Chambers Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1JF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152505Z
CREATED:20260421T152505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T152505Z
UID:1729-1780509600-1780515000@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:Thinking like Hutton: Shaping the next 300 years
DESCRIPTION:How can James Hutton’s approach to understanding Earth inform the decisions we make about its future today?\nThree hundred years on from the birth of James Hutton\, how can his approach to understanding Earth inform the decisions we make about its future? \nJoin renowned Professor Iain Stewart FRSE and expert panellists in this evening exploration of James Hutton’s legacy and its continued relevance today. Together\, they will examine how Hutton’s interdisciplinary thinking can shape the future of geoscience in the 21st century. The panel will also discuss the balance between interdisciplinary and siloed research\, the future of geo-governance and the practical steps needed to address current challenges. \nFree. Further information & booking – rse.org.uk/event/thinking-like-hutton-shaping-the-next-300-years/ 
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/thinking-like-hutton-shaping-the-next-300-years/
LOCATION:Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George Street\, Edinburgh\, EH2 2PQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T173006Z
CREATED:20260420T164312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173006Z
UID:1652-1780488000-1780502400@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:James Hutton: Geology Hero
DESCRIPTION:On the 300th anniversary of James Hutton’s birth\, learn about this unsung hero of the Scottish Enlightenment with a talk and guided walk within Holyrood Park\, where he made several observations leading to his groundbreaking Theory of the Earth. \nThe event will start with a talk on Hutton’s life\, the observation’s leading to his Theory of the Earth and his legacy. Then we will follow in Hutton’s footsteps with a walk through Holyrood Park\, viewing the rock formations which informed his theories during his life. \nPractical Information: \nBring: Warm\, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink. \nAge: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years. \nToilets: Toilets are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself. \nParking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen’s Drive\, next to Holyrood Palace). Parking charges are £1 per hour. Charges apply 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays). Parking is free for Blue Badge holders. 55°57’03.9″N 3°10’09.8″W – Google Maps \nDisabled access: Route may not suitable for disabled people – route contains rough tracks\, uneven and boggy terrain\, steep inclines and declines. Please contact the Ranger Service for more information. \nDogs: Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs. \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/james-hutton-geology-hero/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Environment Scotland Ranger Service":MAILTO:rangers@hes.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172957Z
CREATED:20260204T183004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T172957Z
UID:1334-1780482600-1780493400@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:Ringing the bells for James Hutton
DESCRIPTION:In order to help celebrate Hutton’s Tercentenary\, a group of church bell ringers from various parts of England and Scotland will meet on Wednesday 3rd June to ring the eight bells at Haddington church\, East Lothian. The ringing will start at about 10.30am and continue without a break for three hours. This special type of performance is known as a peal\, and the ringers have to ring in time with each other and memorise what they’re doing\, as no ‘music’ or aide-memoires are allowed in the ringing room.\n\nThe ringers who are taking part have varied professional and amateur interests in geology\, rural land use and medicine\, so we properly reflect Hutton’s credentials as the leading Scottish Enlightenment polymath.\n\nImage: Haddington church (Stephen C Dickson\, CC BY-SA 4.0) \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/ringing-the-bells-for-james-hutton/
LOCATION:Haddington Parish at St Mary’s Kirk\, Sidegate\, Haddington\, EH41 4BZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152231Z
CREATED:20260421T152231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T152231Z
UID:1724-1780479000-1780504200@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating James Hutton’s lasting impact
DESCRIPTION:Three hundred years ago\, during the Scottish Enlightenment\, James Hutton transformed how we understand the Earth. At a time when many believed the planet was only a few thousand years old\, he proposed that landscapes are shaped gradually over deep time by processes still observable today. \nThis daytime symposium at the Royal Society of Edinburgh honours Hutton’s legacy not only as the “Founder of modern geology”\, but as a visionary polymath whose pioneering work across agriculture\, climate\, and philosophy remains relevant today. Through a series of talks and workshops\, expert speakers will explore how Hutton’s interdisciplinary approach can address current challenges\, how his ways of thinking can be supported today\, and the vital question of “Where are the Huttons of today?” \nFree. Further information & booking – rse.org.uk/event/celebrating-james-huttons-lasting-impact/
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/celebrating-james-huttons-lasting-impact/
LOCATION:Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George Street\, Edinburgh\, EH2 2PQ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260611T070729Z
CREATED:20260123T120103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T070729Z
UID:1308-1780444800-1785110399@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:Paxton House Exhibition: James Hutton 300 - Landscape\, Rocks and Time
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition will explore James Hutton’s influence on the processes leading to the formation of rocks and on the concept of geological time in a series of interpretation panels\, which tell of Hutton’s life in Edinburgh during the period of the Scottish Enlightenment as well as the development of his Theory of the Earth. His writings explored the processes which produce the rocks and landscapes we see around us\, as well as the idea that geological time was very different from current ideas in the eighteenth century. \nSeveral of James Hutton’s contemporaries were able to travel with him around Scotland\, seeking places where he could find evidence to support his theories. The exhibition includes displays of the rocks that he found at the well-known unconformities in the Isle of Arran\, Jedburgh and Siccar Point\, as well as granite exposures in the Grampians and north-east Scotland. Illustrations of Hutton’s sites\, the so-called ‘Lost Drawings’\, show how he and his contemporaries developed the basic principles of geology. \nIn his early days he took on two family farms situated in the Lammermuir Hills\, aiming to cultivate the inhospitable moors. His progressive ideas\, gleaned from time spent on Norfolk farms and his travels around England\, promoted major changes in agriculture at that time\, particularly the introduction of a more efficient plough. \nHayloft Gallery\, Paxton House\, Paxton\, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1SZ Entry to the café\, shop and exhibition is free\, but there are charges for entry to house and gardens. \nOpen from Wednesday 3rd June to Sunday 26th July 10.00 – 4.00 every day. \nSpecial Event – talk by Alan McKirdy\nSunday 28 June\, 2pm – cost £5\, payable on the door\nThe author Alan McKirdy will deliver a talk on ‘James Hutton and the Scottish Enlightenment’ at Paxton House on Sunday 28 June\, 2pm. \n  \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/paxton-house-james-hutton-300/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paxton House":MAILTO:info@paxtonhouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172929Z
CREATED:20260408T174952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T172929Z
UID:1581-1780428600-1780432200@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:The Legacy of James Hutton (1726–1797): The Spirit of Enlightenment Science
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Colin Campbell\, Chief Executive\, The James Hutton Institute while he traces James Hutton’s life and intellectual development. \n\n\n\n\nJames Hutton\, physician\, chemist\, farmer and natural philosopher\, is best known as the founder of modern geology that is the basis of the “Deep Time” of our Earth. Yet his contribution reaches far beyond the rocks of Siccar Point. In his Theory of the Earth\, Theory of Rain\, Elements of Agriculture and the Principles of Knowledge and Reason\, Hutton articulated a profoundly modern vision of science: that nature operates through continuous\, observable processes; that knowledge progresses gradually through evidence and reason; that truth is constantly hampered by error and uncertainty and that human understanding is refined through disciplined inquiry. \nThis online lecture traces Hutton’s life and intellectual development within the Scottish Enlightenment\, examining how his ideas of systems and cyclical processes operated in diverse areas of human physiology\, agricultural experimentation and field observation of rocks and geological strata to a coherent philosophy of nature. It explores how his concept of uniformitarianism reshaped our thinking of a “Dynamic Earth”\, influenced Charles Lyell\, Charles Darwin\, and James Lovelock and helped establish a worldview grounded in process\, system\, and deep time. \nSpeaker: Professor Colin D. Campbell\, Chief Executive\, The James Hutton Institute \nFacilitator: Professor Eric Blair\, Vice President\, Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society \nFree online webinar – book here \nThis webinar is hosted by The James Hutton Institute and The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society. \n\n An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026\, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust.
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/the-legacy-of-james-hutton/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T064631Z
CREATED:20260421T141804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T064631Z
UID:1713-1780340400-1780351200@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:Deep Time Gala - launch of the Scottish Geology Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Scottish Geology Trust and partners at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh to launch the Scottish Geology Festival on the evening of Monday 1st June. \n\nWe’re hosting the Deep Time Gala\, a geological party open to all:\n\n\n Meet geoscientists\n Learn how we date rocks\n Hands-on activities\n Geo-cocktails\n Exclusive planetarium show\n Shop geology arts\, crafts\, and merchandise\n\nAnd more!\n\n\nFree\, open to all. See you there!
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/deep-time-gala/
LOCATION:Dynamic Earth\, Edinburgh\, Holyrood Road\, Edinburgh\, EH8 8AS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T184500
DTSTAMP:20260501T161904Z
CREATED:20260421T151249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T161904Z
UID:1718-1780335000-1780339500@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:An evening with the “Founder of Modern Geology”
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows of Greyfriars Kirkyard to walk the path of the man who redefined the age of the Earth. Join us for an exclusive Royal Society of Edinburgh & Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard historical tour tracing the life\, burial\, and enduring legacy of James Hutton. \nWe will explore the resting places of the “Hutton Circle\,” including his close confidant and chemist Joseph Black\, uncovering the web of friendships that fuelled the Scottish Enlightenment. With expert insights from a Greyfriars guide and a Fellow of the RSE\, we’ll connect Hutton’s 18th-century breakthroughs to his vital role as a founding member of the RSE. \nExperience the history beneath your feet and the ideas that changed the world. \nFree\, book in advance: rse.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-the-founder-of-modern-geology/
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/an-evening-with-the-founder-of-modern-geology/
LOCATION:Greyfriars Kirkyard\, Greyfriars Place\, Edinburgh\, EH1 2QQ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260601T155936Z
CREATED:20260528T164913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T155936Z
UID:1866-1780272000-1782863999@james-hutton.org
SUMMARY:Manuscript copy of 'Theory of the Earth' on display at the Geological Society of London
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate 300 years since the birth of Scottish geologist James Hutton on 3 June 1726\, a manuscript of his groundbreaking book ‘Theory of the Earth’ (1795) will be on display in the Geological Society of London Library at Burlington House\, Piccadilly\, London. \nJames Hutton (1726–1797) was a Scottish geologist\, agriculturalist\, chemical manufacturer\, naturalist and physician. Often referred to as the “Father of Modern Geology\,” the principles described in ‘Theory of the Earth’ (1795) were fundamental to the shaping of modern geological science. \nThe Library’s document\, on display for the whole of June\, is the only known surviving geological manuscript by Hutton. Only the first two parts of ‘Theory of the Earth’ (1795) were published in his lifetime and this manuscript is a partial draft of either part 3 or 4. The Society would eventually publish it as the third volume in 1899. \nIt is written in a fair hand and was nearly ready to be sent to the printers for publication as Hutton has only annotated a few pages here and there with corrections or directions. \nHutton was known to have been working on the manuscript up until his death in 1797\, after which the manuscript passed into the hands of his friend and first biographer John Playfair (1748-1819). Playfair subsequently gave the manuscript to his friend John Webb Seymour (1777-1819) who he accompanied on a field trip to Glen Tilt in 1807 as it contained Hutton’s descriptions of his visit there in 1785\, which Seymour referenced throughout his own 1814 paper on the geology of the area. \nBoth Playfair and Seymour died in 1819 and the manuscript then passed to Seymour’s brother the Duke of Somerset\, who in turn gave it to Leonard Horner (1785-1864). \nHorner\, who was the father-in-law of Charles Lyell and a keen Huttonian\, finally gave the manuscript to the Geological Society in 1856 “to be preserved in the Library\, as an interesting document in the History of Science”. \nThe manuscript will be displayed in the Society’s Library in Burlington House\, Piccadilly\, London W1J 0BG throughout June. \nFurther information: www.geolsoc.org.uk/news/manuscript-copy-of-theory-of-the-earth-on-display-at-the-society/ \nBurlington House is open Tuesday-Thursday\, 10am-5pm – www.geolsoc.org.uk/about-us/visit-us/
URL:https://james-hutton.org/event/theory-of-the-earth-on-display-london/
LOCATION:Geological Society of London\, Burlington House\, Piccadilly\, London\, W1J 0BG\, United Kingdom
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