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Prògram Choinnich

Date 14 August 2001
Track ID 31870
Part 1

Track Information

Original Tape ID

Program Choinnich 14.08.2001

Summary

The work of geologist James Hutton.

Finlay MacLeod gives an account of the work of geologist James Hutton, particularly the work he carried out in the Highlands. Hutton, who some regard as the 'father' of geology, was one of the founders of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Item Notes

This is one of a series of items relating to geologists who worked in the Highlands during the 18th & 19th century, broadcast during the week 13-17/08/2001.

Item Subject/Person

Hutton, James

Recording Location

County - Ross and Cromarty

Parish - Stornoway

Island - Lewis

Village/Place - Stornoway

Language

Gaelic

Collection

BBC

Source Type

Dat

Audio Quality

Good