Around the City

Fragile Flight Show

National Museum of Flight

Find out how to break the sound barrier without breaking a leg with our interactive science show!

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3, 4, 5 April, 11am, 1pm, 2pm (20mins), Age 5+, No tickets or prior booking required. Admission tickets purchased from National Museum of Flight. Admission costs are Adults £8.50, Concessions £6.50, Children 12 and under are free., National Museum of Flight
Super Volcanoes!

Our Dynamic Earth

Encounter the power beneath your feet! A Super Volcano eruption could be the greatest cataclysm the world will ever see and we are long overdue. What will be your fate?...

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5 to 17 April, 11am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm, 3.30pm (30 minutes), Age 7+, Ticketing for this event is not handled by the Science Festival. Please contact the venue directly on 0131 550 7800 or at www.dynamicearth.co.uk., Our Dynamic Earth
A Hidden Edinburgh

Rebus Tours

Experience the dark and hidden world of Ian Rankin’s best selling Rebus novels. Locations visited include St. Leonards Police Station, the Old Medical School and George Square, with stunning views of some of Edinburgh’s unexplored areas.

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3, 10, 17 April, 12pm (2 hours), Age 15+, You can also purchase tickets on the day at the venue., Royal Oak Pub
The Road to Robocup

Dr Sethu Vijayakumar, Dr. Subramanian Ramamoorthy and Dr. Taku Komura

What does it take to get a robot to “Bend it like Beckham?” Does the future pit the ‘human’ world cup winners against the ‘android’ champions league?

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3, 4 April, 3 April (1pm, 4pm and 7pm), 4 April (4pm and 7pm) (90 mins), Age 10+, INSPACE
The Man who Discovered Time

Geowalks

In the 18th century, James Hutton – farmer, scientist and member of the Scottish enlightenment – used the rocks of Scotland as evidence for his 'theory of the Earth'.

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3, 6, 8 April, 2pm (2 hours), Age 11+, Tickets can be purchased directly from Geowalks on 0131 555 5488, www.geowalks.co.uk or by emailing angus@geowalks.co.uk. Pre-booking is essential., Geowalks, Meeting point specified on ticket
The Save the Planet Show

Scottish Seabird Centre

The Planet needs your help! Join Professor Egghead’s team of eggsperts to solve the mystery of what’s gone wrong and how you can stop disaster striking in the future!!

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3 to 17 April, 2pm (1 hour), Age 4+, Admission costs are Adult £7.95, Children (4 to 15 yrs) £4.50, Concession £5.95. Tickets can be purchased from the venue., Scottish Seabird Centre
The Body Politic

Rebus Tours

Discover the history and mystery of the real locations from Ian Rankin’s best selling Rebus novels. Locations visited include the City Mortuary and Cannongait Graveyard, with stories about geologist James Hutton and economist Adam Smith.

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3, 10, 17 April, 3pm (2 hours), Age 15+, You can also purchase tickets on the day at the venue., Royal Oak Pub
Exploring North Berwick's Rocks

Geowalks

The rocks of North Berwick tell us about a dramatic episode in Scotland’s history when East Lothian was rocked by volcanic eruptions that buried the land under lava and ash, while beneath the surface magma oozed into underground chambers and cracks.

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5, 7, 9 April, 2pm (2 hours), Age 7+, Tickets can be purchased directly from Geowalks on 0131 555 5488, www.geowalks.co.uk or by emailing angus@geowalks.co.uk. Pre-booking is essential., Geowalks, Meeting point specified on ticket
Twilight Tours

Deep Sea World

Meet the creature of the deep at night. Spot sleepy sharks and hunting lobsters. See the difference when the lights go out!

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5, 7, 14 April, 5pm (7, 14 April), 6pm (5 April), Age 3+, Tickets can be booked directly from the venue (T: 01383 411 880). Due to the tour being conducted in the dark children in buggies will not be permitted for the safety of all visitors. All children must be accompanied by an adult., Deep Sea World
Interactive Travelling Rock Pool

Deep Sea World

A slice of Deep Sea World comes to Princes Mall. Get up close to hermit crabs, sea anemones, shellfish and even shark egg cases.

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7 and 14 April, 10am and 2pm, Age 3+, Free drop in, Princes Mall