Siccar Point Open Day
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]