Hugh Miller: the Victorian David Attenborough
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Meet Hugh Miller: the man regarded as the David Attenborough of his day. Though often overlooked in the history books, this self-taught geologist helped to popularise natural history to his Victorian audience.  What did he help to discover about prehistoric Scotland? How were his scientific findings viewed by his peers? And why has he not remained better known?  Joining Jackie Bird this week is James Ryan, visitor services assistant at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage and Museum in Cromarty. To enjoy more episodes of Love Scotland, please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  For more on Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage and Museum, click here.
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