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Archaeology Uncovered
Date	Location
Unearth your inner Indiana Jones with some hands-on archaeological activities that you'll really dig. Ages 7+. View full details
30 Jun 11am	Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow

British Science Festival
Date	Location
The touring science fest alights in Aberdeen for a week of exhibitions, workshops, talks, activities, film screenings and more, all on a science theme and with something for adults, families and schools alike. View full details
4 Sep–9 Sep Times vary	Various venues, Aberdeen

Construction Club: Gear Driven Roadsters
Date	Location
Youngsters who are curious about how things work will enjoy this workshop where they get to see how motors work and build a toy car. Ages 7+. View full details
11 Aug 11.30am	National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

Construction Club: Wacky Racers
Date	Location
Discover how motors and pulleys work, then create a racer that works on these principles. Ages 7+. Booking is essential. View full details
4 Aug 11.30am	National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

Cool Science
Date	Location
It's summer in Scotland, which doesn't necessarily mean it's warm outside, so this is a celebration of the cool side of science. World champion bobsledder Gillian Cook drops by, alongside athletic sorts from Glasgow Parkour and you can have a go at summer skiing on real snow. View full details
14 Jul–16 Jul Mon, Sat & Sun 10am–5pm	Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow

Dr Death and the Medi-Evil Medicine Show
Date	Location
Time-travelling Dr Death (real-life biologist Simon Watt) takes a comic look at nasty treatments in medicine throughout the ages in a scientifically accurate panto for kids and adults alike, with plenty of blood and gore. Funny bones: prepare to be tickled. View full details and ticket info
16 Jun (Over-8s only) Noon	Harmony Garden, Melrose

Dundee Science Festival
Date	Location
Family-friendly science fest with a diverse programme, featuring hands-on workshops, science shows, lectures, debates, talent contests, exhibitions, school programmes, and events that fuse science with comedy, dance, art and history. The events also cover a broad range of scientific disciplines, including robotics, biodiversity, space, digital arts and the more technical sides to cookery and filmmaking. View full details
3 Nov–18 Nov Times vary	Various venues, Dundee

Get Creative: Nests
Date	Location
Ever wondered how birds' nests work? Find out by making one for yourself. View full details
21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm	Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Glasgow Science Festival
Date	Location
Two weeks of activities exploring the outer reaches of science, including robotics, space, biology, physics and more. The festival is extremely family-friendly, with activities including amazing science shows, arts/crafts stations, workshops, film screenings, exhibits and meet the researcher sessions for all ages. View full details
5 Jun–17 Jun Times vary	Various venues, Glasgow

Gravity Games
Date	Location
A weekend of biking activities including the chance to try out the purpose built mountain biking track, a bike trailer making competition, workshops and stunt demonstrations from Savage Skills. View full details
11 Aug–12 Aug Sat & Sun 10am–5pm	Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow

The Great Govan Science Reshuffle
Date	Location
Family science activities, fitness tests and meetings with energy experts and medical researchers all help to explain how Glasgow's environment impacts people's health and fitness in the city. Part of Glasgow Science Festival. View full details
16 Jun 11am No booking required; please do not call the venue.	Pearce Institute, Glasgow

Life in Space
Date	Location
Learn what it's like to be an astronaut and how to keep from getting bored while spending months floating around in space. Followed by a rocket building session. To book visit the website and fill in the application form. Ages 6–14. View full details and ticket info
2 Jun Sat 10am, 1pm & 3pm	Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Me and the World Around Me
Date	Location
Learn more about what keeps the world around you going, including how certain types of slime can actually be a good thing, before creating some yourself. Ages 7+. View full details
9 Jun 1pm	Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow

Move It
Date	Location
Get your dance on at the Science Centre this weekend with some interactive activities testing your balance, agility and dance skills. Scottish Ballet will be dropping by, as will salsa dancers and stilt walkers to give advice and challenges to help you stay more active and balanced in everyday life. View full details
1 Jun–5 Jun Mon, Tue & Fri–Sun 10am–5pm	Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow

NEoN Digital Arts Festival
Date	Location
Digital arts festival transforming Dundee into an electric playground for seven days with a programme of moving image, performance, music and technologically-driven art events with view to creating and developing new and original digital works. Last year's event included everything from a geocaching treasure hunt to a chance to join an interactive workshop and be part of the 'Dirty Electronics Ensemble'. View full details
4 Nov–10 Nov Times vary	Various venues, Dundee

Orkney International Science Festival
Date	Location
A series of innovative talks and inspiring events with guest speakers covering all aspects of science. The festival includes social events in the evenings for continuation of the discussions. View full details
6 Sep–12 Sep Times vary	Various venues, Orkney

Paralympian Designs
Date	Location
A day celebrating the remarkable technology (and the people that make and use it) that breaks down barriers to participation in sport. There's a talk at 1pm, followed by an art workshop at 2pm where you can create your own athletic device. All activities are included in museum admission. View full details
1 Sep 1pm	Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh

Physical Matters
Date	Location
An interesting look at how everyday items are constructed, such as CDs and metal objects. Then there's a plastic picture workshop. To book visit the website and fill in the application form. Ages 6–14 on May 12 and ages 10–14 on Jun 16. View full details and ticket info
16 Jun Sat 10am, 1pm & 3pm	Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Robot: The Fantasy and the Reality
Date	Location
Enter a world of cyborgs and androids; play with robot pets, meet the only interactive life-sized humanoid in Scotland and check out an exhibition of robots and props from TV and movies, including Iron Man, Star Wars and Red Dwarf. View full details
2 Jun–30 Sep Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	Sensation, Dundee

Robots Live!
Date	Location
If for you, like us, Robot Wars was once essential tea-time viewing, you'll have to come along and cheer on some of the competitors. There's also a chance to meet scientists and see how they're shaping our future, technological challenges and an interactive workshop. View full details and ticket info
17 Jun 10am	National Museum of Flight, North Berwick

Science Festival Week
Date	Location
An afternoon of engaging activities for all the family, exploring the history of the city's health from throughout history. Part of Glasgow Science Festival. View full details
17 Jun 1pm	People's Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow

Sciensational
Date	Location
Exciting scientific experiments to blow the whole family's minds, performed with the range of incredible technology to be found in the Glasgow Museums' collections. Ages 7+. Booking is essential. View full details
17 Jun 1pm	Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow

Under the Skin
Date	Location
Sports science experts are around all weekend and will let you pick their brains, including Prof Greg White, who trained the likes of David Walliams and Eddie Izzard for their phenomenal Sport Relief challenges, plus there are loads of other sporty science activities to enjoy. Booking is essential. View full details
21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 10am–5pm	Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow

University of Glasgow: Science Sunday
Date	Location
A shortcut into the latest scientific research going on in Glasgow, courtesy of science shows, workshops, equipment and hands-on activities. Part of Glasgow Science Festival & the West End Festival. View full details
10 Jun 10am No booking required; please do not call the venue.	University of Glasgow, Glasgow

Volcano Fun Day
Date	Location
Family activity day based around volcanoes extinct, dormant and active, with hands-on activities and walks up our own volcano, Arthur's Seat. View full details
27 Oct 11am	Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Walking Tour: Nature's Remedies
Date	Location
This walking tour examines nature's own medicines. Ages 5+. Booking is essential. View full details
24 Jun 2pm	Burrell Collection, Glasgow

World of Steam
Date	Location
Kids can explore the world of steam and its uses throughout history, then create their own steam powered putt-putt engine. Ages 7+. View full details
23 Jun 1pm	Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow

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