James Hutton, Geologist: Hybrid Event Ray Perman will give a talk about James Hutton, who in 1785 presented his "Theory of the Earth" and laid the foundation of modern geology.

I know, I'm married to the author so not totally impartial. But Ray Perman's a very good storyteller with a journalistic eye for human detail. His talk @oldedinburghclub.bsky.social 18 March 7-8.30pm
Hutton, by the way, was quite a human. #JamesHutton #geology
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“All of Them Witches”
by #JamesHutton Nepenthe Press, 2025
#witch #witchcraft #illustration #art

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A square image with the words "BAD RELIGION NO CONTROL" in a multi-coloured font on a black background.

A portrait of James Hutton sat beside a desk, his legs crossed and hands clasped in his lap. He looks off to the right, and seems very calm. By Henry Raeburn, 1776. From Wikipedia.

"There's no vestige of beginning, no prospect of an end..." words I well know from "No Control" by #BadReligion.

Imagine my surprise to find them in my breakfast time reading...about #geology. They're from #JamesHutton, an 18th century Scottish scholar and the "father of modern geology".

The benefits of 'deep time thinking' Extending the mind into million-year timescales can feel daunting, but as Richard Fisher discovered, there are many benefits to be found by embracing a longer view.

The benefits of deep time thinking. #EarthSciences #SiccarPoint #JamesHutton www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...

40% of the way there. #DeepTime #JamesHutton

Building the James Hutton Deep Time Trail We are raising vital funds for a new Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point to celebrate the life and legacy of James Hutton for his Tercentenary.

Building the James Hutton Deep Time Trail crowdfunder is now a fifth of the way to its target. Can you help it along? #SiccarPoint #JamesHutton #geology www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-point

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We’re proud to support #FarmSafetyWeek 2025 (21–25 July), alongside 400+ organisations across the UK & Ireland.

At the Hutton, we know that farming shouldn’t rely on luck - safety is everyone’s job. 🚜🦺

Learn more: www.yellowwellies.org

#JamesHutton #FarmSafety

Henry #Raeburn (1756–1823)
Portrait of #JamesHutton (1726-1797), who was #BornOnThisDay
1776
National Galleries Scotland

Quote of the Day “It would be very improper to adduce any example of a particular, where the force of the argument lies in the generality alone.” — James Hutton, The Theory of the Earth, Volume 2

“It would be very improper to adduce any example of a particular, where the force of the argument lies in the generality alone.” — James Huttonas Christopher Crowfield, The Theory of the Earth, Volume 2
#BOTD #JamesHutton #Quote #Generalities #QOTD

Just watched farmers and growers playing a blinder opening #ORFC25 orfc.org.uk

Solidarity
Sovereignty
Inclusion
Wisdom
Resistance
Love
Possibility

❤️Denise Walton for bringing #JamesHutton into the room

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View of coastal cliffs with fields above a choppy sea.

Today’s walk had a view S along the coast of SE Scotland towards the famous geological site of #SiccarPoint. It was along this stretch of coast that #JamesHutton, Sir James Hall and John Playfair sailed in June 1788 in search of the junction between the ‘schistus’ and the overlying red sandstones.

#JamesHutton Illustration
"Ghosts of 2 a.m."
#ghost

This is the first video I've seen of someone actually making their way down the steep hill at Siccar Point. #geology #JamesHutton #unconformity www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx-n...

In the red! by James Hutton
#jameshutton #art