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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 – […] 
The sculptor Jake Harvey and artist Helen Douglas were commissioned by Blair Charitable Trust to create sculptures and printed works using Glen Tilt, which runs for several miles Northerly from Blair Atholl, and the discoveries of the geologist James Hutton in that glen as their inspiration. Their works alongside various artefacts relating to James Hutton’s […]
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The 200th edition of the Annual Exhibition will be a melting pot of contemporary art from across Scotland and further afield, with all artworks shown side by side in the Academy’s grand Neoclassical galleries in the heart of Edinburgh. This year’s Exhibition Convenor is artist Annie Cattrell RSA, assisted by Architecture Convenor Fergus Purdie RSA. […]
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Exhibition of drawings, prints and film which explore Scottish Geology along the Highland Boundary and Great Glen fault lines. The Ground Shakes presents new works by Dundee-based artist Calum Wallis, created over the past two years with funding from Creative Scotland and The Geologists' Association. Tracing a geological journey across Scotland, Wallis follows the Highland […]
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Exhibition of Christina Riley's year long photography project 'The Beach Today' at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine, Ayrshire. The Beach Today began as a daily photography project developed during lockdown walks along the Ayrshire coast, and evolved into a year long photo series pairing a photographic seascape taken from an Ayrshire beach with a […] 
Join us in celebrating the Scottish Geology Festival 2026 as we explore the modern-day research inspired by Hugh Miller's most famous book! To commemorate the 185th anniversary of Hugh Miller's book "The Old Red Sandstone", explore the modern-day science taking place here in Cromarty following in the footsteps of the town's most famous historic figure! […]
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This year marks the 300th birthday of Scottish geologist James Hutton; widely regarded as the founding father of geology. As we celebrate this milestone, help Hugh Miller track down the perfect birthday present from the selection of objects housed at the museum! 🎂 Inspire the young geologists in your life with a fun and engaging […]
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Through detailed study of geological specimens and observations gathered in the field, Hutton learned to “read” the rocks - revealing evidence of immense spans of time, erosion, and renewal. This new exhibition at National Museums Scotland explores how the careful study of both dramatic landscapes and small rock samples led Hutton to develop his groundbreaking […]
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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 […]
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