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BodyWorks
An exhibition all about how your body works, with the chance to perform a virtual autopsy, run in a giant hamster wheel and become a 'snot ninja' (lovely). Compare your physiological stats with other visitors and find out about all the latest scientific research into your very own body.
Glasgow Science Centre
Sat 25 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Alien Invasion
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).
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
- 10:00 – 17:30
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
- 10:00 – 17:30
May Holiday Weekend: Focus on Forensics
Time to solve some crimes! Learn about analysing evidence, checking for blood and taking fingerprints in this May holiday weekend of detective work.
Glasgow Science Centre
Sat 25 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Brilliant Butterflies and Magic Moths
Butterfly and moth spotting and all sorts of interesting nature activities.
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Kinlochewe
Sat 25 May
Free / 01445 760254
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 11:00 – 15:00
Images of a Green Planet: International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition
A selection of winning entries from the world's leading garden photography competition.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0844 557 2686
Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.
Sun 26 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0844 557 2686
Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.
Jalan Jati (Teak Road)
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.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 26 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Maws and Bairns: Maternal and Child Health in Tayside
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.
Tayside Medical History Museum, Dundee
Sat 25 May
Free
- 09:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free
- 09:00 – 17:00
Moths and Butterflies Recording Day
Spot some moths and butterflies and find out how you can help in their conservation. Booking is essential.
Burn O'Vat Visitor Centre, Dinnet
Sat 25 May
Free / 01339 880868
- 10:30 – 16:30
Space Settlers' Society Meeting
A social get-together for Europe's oldest space politics society. All spacefans welcome!
Andy's Place, Rutherglen
Sat 25 May
Free
Tonight: Discussion on Tunguska 105.
- 14:30 – 17:00
Themed Tour
Themed tours of the collections, on a different subject each time.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 287 2550
This week: the Ancient Greek collection.
- 13:30 – 15:30


