Days out, Science

A unique education festival developed and promoted by the sector agency College Development Network, aimed at challenging, provoking and generating ideas about how education could be. Launched this year by Mel Young, President of The Homeless World Cup, there will be virtual games, philosophy cafés, a night of dangerous…

A special extraterrestrial exhibition featuring costumes and props from some of the most iconic sci-fi films and TV shows of all time. Browse memorabilia from the likes of Predator, Star Wars and Doctor Who, or take in the 360 degree film, We Are Aliens, narrated by Rupert Grint (AKA Ron Weasley).

This one-day workshop introduces artists to atlases – not the kind that contains geographical maps but rather guides to the human body. Following a look at the museum's collection of these books, participants create their own drawings to create a unique book of their own. Susie Wilson leads this family friendly event…

A pub quiz about science, packed with live demonstrations. Don't worry if you don't know what a covalent bond is, or how to add up a string of consecutive numbers in your head – there'll be room for inspired guesses too.

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

A meeting of the AAA, featuring a discussion, film screening, or observing night.

Meet pioneer ornithologist Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) on the 200th anniversary of his death, to explore RSPB Lochwinnoch and hear stories of his life in the area and influence today.

Meet pioneer ornithologist Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) on the 200th anniversary of his death, to explore RSPB Lochwinnoch and hear stories of his life in the area and influence today.

Meet pioneer ornithologist Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) on the 200th anniversary of his death, to explore RSPB Lochwinnoch and hear stories of his life in the area and influence today.

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.

Glasgow's natural history collections are regularly consulted by scientists for research. Find out how, in this special tour for the festival. Ages 8+.

Big Ideas presents big questions, then lets an expert have a stab at answering it before turning it to the audience for discussion. Brief, informal and relaxed, the pub-based event is open to anyone and everyone.

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

The Clipperton Project's Floating Laboratory has been travelling around the world doing creative learning activities. Find out about them before they head off again on a voyage around Scotland.

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

Dundee capitalises on its digitally-capable status with Scotland's biggest free video gaming education and consumer festival with games, talks, conferences and workshops for the general public as well as those in the games industry.

An evening of comedy, film and hard zombie science. The resident Zombiologist delivers an interactive survivor’s guide to a Zombie apocalypse, followed by a Q&A and a screening of The Evil Dead.

A city-wide celebration of science that offers fun, entertainment, inspiration and curiosity for all ages, The diverse programme features hands-on workshops, science shows, lectures, debates, comedy, exhibitions and a schools programme.

Explore the latest ideas in science and technology, outside a traditional academic context, at this forum for debating and promoting public engagement.

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.