Name: Exhibition at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: Earth Matters
Start: 2026-03-20T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-01T23:59:59+00:00
Location: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Exhibition at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: Earth Matters

20 March - 1 November

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 his ground-breaking theories into the Earth’s creation and his exploration of rock formation. Hutton also gave much attention to the earth beneath our feet – soil.

Earth Matters is inspired by Hutton and subsequent trailblazers who have helped challenge and change our understanding of soil. Earth Matters will explore Hutton’s writings on soil and include the rarely exhibited ‘Lost Drawings’ by his contemporary, the artist and writer John Clerk of Eldin. Through art, craft and design dating from the 18th century to the present-day, Earth Matters will illuminate the vital beauty and brilliance of earth.

Presented by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in partnership with Design Exhibition Scotland~
Inverleith House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Friday 20 March – Sunday 1 November, 10:30am – 4:30pm
Drop in – Free