James Hutton at 300
James Hutton at 300 with Dr Stuart Archer
Join Dr Stuart Archer as he dives into the life and legacy of James Hutton.
300 years ago James Hutton, the Father of Modern Geology, was born in Edinburgh.
2026 is his Tercentenary!
It’s no exaggeration to say that he changed the way we think about the Earth due to his insights into ‘Deep Time’.
In this talk we’ll celebrate the life of the man who re-defined the expanse of geological time by marrying earth surface processes with geological products.
He discovered Siccar Point – Scotland’s most significant geological site and he understood the ‘rock cycle’ of erosion, deposition, uplift and erosion.
In the talk we’ll also explore Hutton’s central role in the Scottish Enlightenment.
One of James Hutton’s passions was how granite was formed and its intrusive behaviour as a molten fluid. This is an opportunity for the citizens of the Granite City to come together and recognise James Hutton’s contribution to the Earth Sciences.
As a final treat, attendees will get an exclusive look at the new The James Hutton Institute Tartan, which will be unveiled to the public soon after the lecture.
This talk is a final contribution to our Tercentenary celebrations.
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