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  • Exhibition: James Hutton and Deep Time

    Cockburnspath Village Hall Callander Place, Cockburnspath

    James Hutton, known as the ‘Father of Geological Time’, lived and farmed in East Berwickshire for some years, developing his ideas about landscape and processes through time. Interpretation boards, exhibits […]

  • Siccar Point Open Day

    Siccar Point Siccar Point Car Park at the entrance to Old Cambus Quarry, Cockburnspath, United Kingdom

    Siccar Point on the Scottish Borders coast is one of the most significant locations in the history of geology. It was here in 1788 that James Hutton predicted, and then […]

  • An evening with the “Founder of Modern Geology”

    Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh

    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 […]

  • Deep Time Gala – launch of the Scottish Geology Festival

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    Dynamic Earth Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh to launch the Scottish Geology Festival on the evening of Monday 1st June. Meet geologists and researchers and get involved with hands-on activities. […]

  • Ringing the bells for James Hutton

    Haddington Parish at St Mary's Kirk Sidegate, Haddington

    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 […]

    Free

  • James Hutton: Geology Hero

    Holyrood Rangers Education Centre Holyrood Park Education Centre 1 Queen’s Drive, Edinburgh

    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 […]

    Free

  • James Hutton at 300: A Celebration of Geology

    National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh

    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. Learn about ‘deep time’, Hutton’s greatest […]

    Free

  • Arthur’s Seat Volcano Trail

    Holyrood Park Queen's Drive, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    Free

  • Royal Scottish Academy: Geology Walk

    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 […]

    £15

  • Guided Walk: Arbroath Cliffs

    Arbroath Cliffs Car Park King's Drive, Arbroath

    Discover the Secrets of Arbroath’s Ancient Cliffs: A Geology Walk Through Time Join us for a captivating guided walk along the dramatic Arbroath cliffs, where the very rocks tell the […]

    £35

  • Excursion: James Hutton in Holyrood Park

    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 […]

  • Geowalks Geology Holiday: Arran

    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 […]

  • Volcanoes of the Seven Hills: Edinburgh’s Explosive Origins

    British Geological Survey The Lyell Centre, Research Avenue South, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    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, […]

    Free

  • Siccar Point RIB trip

    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 […]

  • Victorian Schoolroom Family Day

    Victorian Schoolroom (History of Education Centre) 4–6 Main Street, Newhaven, Edinburgh

    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, […]

  • Excursion: James Hutton in Holyrood Park

    Holyrood Park Queen's Drive, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Hutton 300: the concert

    Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh

    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 […]

    £25

  • Geopoets tour to Siccar Point

    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 […]

    £20