Earth Matters Exhibition - Guided Tour & Workshop

Schedule

Mon May 18 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh | Edinburgh, SC

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Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition Earth Matters, which explores our understanding of soil through the works of over 30 artists.
About this Event

Earth Matters marks 300 years since the birth of James Hutton, the Edinburgh-born geologist, farmer and thinker who revolutionised our understanding of Earth’s creation and the ground beneath us.

After the tour, we will take inspiration and engage in an arts activity, revealing the brilliance, beauty and fragility of this living ecosystem.


Language: English

Target: Open to anyone with experience of migration to Scotland


Remarks:

  • Earth Matters is supported by Postcode Lottery players and Edinburgh Geological Society, with special thanks to the James Hutton Institute. The exhibition is part of Edinburgh Science Festival, Edinburgh Art Festival, RSA200 and James Hutton Tercentenary 2026.
  • Please do let us know if you have any access requirements prior to the event
  • To help remove financial barriers to attending our event, a limited number of complimentary Lothian bus day tickets for use after the event are available upon request
  • We expect all participants to be friendly and kind, and to show respect for individual differences, including race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, age, nationality, and identity
  • Disclaimer: Personal data collected will be used for this event or contact purpose solely
  • For enquiries, please email our Community Link Officer at [email protected].
  • More info: https://linktr.ee/elrec_c3r
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, West Gate, John Hope Gateway, Arboretum Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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