BBC Travel
Walk the Scottish coast that changed science
A new trail on Scotland's east coast takes travellers into Earth's ancient past, where scientists proved the planet was vastly older than anyone had imagined.
Coastal walk to Siccar Point
Deep Time Trail
Mentioned by BBC Travel“The new Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point marks the 300th anniversary of James Hutton’s birth. It helps explain the significance of the site and of Hutton’s work, giving all visitors a sense of Deep Time. The trail leads visitors along a mostly level, grassy 1.3 km route from the nearest road to the…”
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