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BBC TravelJul 6

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.

University of Glasgow geology curator

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Siccar PointSightOutcrop where James Hutton found evidence
Deep Time TrailTrailCoastal walk to Siccar Point
Pease BaySightStarting point of the Deep Time Trail
James HuttonPlaceA challenging route of 51.5km through interesting geology in East Berwickshire.
Scottish Geology TrustPlaceInspiring people everywhere to understand, love and care for Scotland’s incredible geological heritage and its role in…
St Helen's KirkSightRed sandstone church in ruins
James Hutton Cycle TrailTrailRuns between Hutton's two farms
The HunterianMuseumUniversity of Glasgow geology curator
North SeaMuseum
Elsa PanciroliPlace
Isle of ArranNeighborhood
JedburghNeighborhood
AtlanticFast food
Adam SmithPlace
Joseph BlackPlace
EyemouthNeighborhood

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Walk the Scottish coast that changed science