Before 5pm, Days out, Science, free events

Butterfly and moth spotting and all sorts of interesting nature activities.

Fun experiments using everyday kitchen items, with staff from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health.

Exhibition showing the ways in which University of Glasgow scientists are linking ash dieback, rising food prices and climate change.

An exhibition displaying aspects of the life of Scottish-poet-turned-American-ornithologist Alexander Wilson.

A celebration of 30 years of Baron’s Haugh as a RSPB reserve, with a sponsored walk from 10am and wildlife-themed activities from 2pm.

Learn about cosmic rays, and the connections between solar flares, cosmic rays and the Northern Lights.

Celebrate the epoch-making discovery of a particle thought to be the Higgs boson, and Scotland's work at CERN, with a weekend of hands-on exhibition activities, workshops and talks.

Try out some fun scientific experiments.

A day of pond dipping sessions and treasure hunts for younger frog fans, and 'pond doctor' Q&A sessions for adults in need of pond-related wisdom.

A journey through the past inventions housed in the centre, then – if you're feeling brave – you can go up against the Science Shed judge with some innovative ideas of your own. Ages 7+.

All manner of spacey things are discussed at these monthly meetings, with the aim of promoting science to the general public (i.e., those of us without PhDs).

Dr Nina Baker of the University of Strathclyde leads a guided walk around central Glasgow, in search of items which highlight the importance of engineering for the city.

Kelvingrove Museum hosts a weekend of nature-inspired activities, including building your own spectroscope. For those who know one end of a cake tin from another, there's also a Big Science Bake-Off.

An exhibition tracing the imagined history of a teak bed found in a Singapore junk shop back to the tree from which it was made, incorporating photographs, prints, collages and an award-winning short film.

A series of talks at Langside Library covering a variety of topics.

MAKLAB is Scotland’s first open-access digital fabrication studio. Meet the new generation of innovative makers, engineering everything from furniture design to optical electronics.

MAKLAB is Scotland’s first open-access digital fabrication studio. Meet the new generation of innovative makers, engineering everything from furniture design to optical electronics.

MAKLAB is Scotland’s first open-access digital fabrication studio. Meet the new generation of innovative makers, engineering everything from furniture design to optical electronics.

The progression and advances of maternal and child health care from the days of high infant mortality to today's in vitro fertilisation techniques are on display in this local, historical survey.

Spot some moths and butterflies and find out how you can help in their conservation. Booking is essential.

Tales of Scottish culture and nature, focusing on the story of the local community gardens.

Fairfield Farmhouse in Govan's Elder Park is one of the oldest buildings in the area and after lying derelict for 25 years it's being developed by the community. Celebrate its renovation through a day of outdoor activities.

A new digital planetarium at Coats Observatory means you can view the stars at any time of day, with the ability to zoom in and out on high resolution images of the galaxies far beyond. Booking is essential.

Science-infused comedian Helen Arney, public engagement expert and marine biologist Dr Deborah McNeill and biologist-turned-presenter Simon Watt answer questions about careers in science communication and the media.