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  • 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 […]

  • 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

  • Fossil Walk: Cromarty Beach

    NTS Hugh Miller's Birthplace Cottage & Museum Church Street, Cromarty, Highland, United Kingdom

    Join us for a guided walk along Cromarty beach with an experienced guide to discover the rocks, fossils, and geological formations that captivated Hugh Miller... 🦖 Travel back to a […]

    £5.50 – £13

  • Guided Walk: Burnmouth

    Burnmouth

    Join the Geological Society of Glasgow for a field trip to Burnmouth The rocks exposed along the foreshore at Burnmouth in the Scottish Borders are early Carboniferous in age and […]

  • Fossil Walk: Cromarty Beach

    NTS Hugh Miller's Birthplace Cottage & Museum Church Street, Cromarty, Highland, United Kingdom

    Join us for a guided walk along Cromarty beach with an experienced guide to discover the rocks, fossils, and geological formations that captivated Hugh Miller... 🦖 Travel back to a […]

    £5.50 – £13

  • Sketch Like a Geologist: Stirling Castle

    Stirling Castle Castle Wynd, Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom

    Join us for a creative and educational experience where art meets geology. This hands-on session will explore the geological history of Stirling through pencil and paper. Discover how scientific sketching […]

    £20

  • 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

  • Rock Felting: Glasgow

    Rouken Glen Park Rouken Glen Pond, 10 Davieland Road, Giffnock

    Explore the coastal rocks of Glasgow and get hands-on with this mindful rock felting activity, where we'll create cozy woollen stones. We'll meet at Rouken Glen Park, where we'll explore […]

    £15

  • 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: Arthurs Seat with BGS

    Holyrood Park Queen's Drive, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join the British Geological Survey (BGS) for a guided 2-hour walk around Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh’s iconic extinct volcano. Led by BGS geologists, this walk explores the fascinating volcanic and glacial […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

  • Rock Felting: Edinburgh

    Granton Beach Granton Beach, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Explore the coastal rocks of Edinburgh and get hands-on with this mindful rock felting activity, where we'll create cozy woollen stones. We'll meet at Granton Beach, where we'll explore some […]

    £15

  • 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 […]

  • Geology Walk: Kingsbarns, Fife

    Kingsbarns Beach car park Kingsbarns, Fife, United Kingdom

    Join the GeoBus team on a guided walk to explore local rock and fossil highlights on the Fife coast near Kingsbarns. We’ll wander along the Fife Coastal Path route to […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

  • Fossil Walk: Cromarty Beach

    NTS Hugh Miller's Birthplace Cottage & Museum Church Street, Cromarty, Highland, United Kingdom

    Join us for a guided walk along Cromarty beach with an experienced guide to discover the rocks, fossils, and geological formations that captivated Hugh Miller... 🦖 Travel back to a […]

    £5.50 – £13

  • Fossil Walk: Cromarty Beach

    NTS Hugh Miller's Birthplace Cottage & Museum Church Street, Cromarty, Highland, United Kingdom

    Join us for a guided walk along Cromarty beach with an experienced guide to discover the rocks, fossils, and geological formations that captivated Hugh Miller... 🦖 Travel back to a […]

    £5.50 – £13

  • 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