Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edinburgh International Science Festival?
The Science Festival is Scotland's first annual celebration of science and technology and is still one of Europe's largest. This two week event seeks to inspire and amaze our audiences and encourages all ages to get involved in science with our varied range of events, lectures and workshops. Throughout the year, Generation Science, our schools touring programme, takes science into schools, engaging children all over Scotland.
What are the dates for 2011 festival?
The Science Festival will run from 9-22 April 2011
How can I get hold of a printed programme?
You can pick up copies of the programme at distribution sites around Edinburgh including Waverly Station, National Museums Scotland and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe shop on the High Street.
If you could like us to send one out to you, please e-mail your details to marketing@scifest.co.uk and we'll pop one in the post.
How long do talks normally last?
Unless otherwise specified, the talks last an hour.
Are there any free events?
Yes, we have a selection of events which are free. The National Museum of Scotland and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh have a range of free events for children, and Bang Goes the Theory will also be returning in 2011. There are also free talks or lectures for adults. Check the brochure or website for information about free events, and to find out whether you need to book in advance or if you can just turn up on the day.
Where are all the events held?
The Science Festival is on all across Edinburgh and some of its outlying areas. Check to see which venue the event you are attending is on, for example a lot of the talks for adults as part of the Big Ideas programme are held at Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, but some will be held at other venues. City Art Centre is one of our main venues for children, but we also have a great selection of events held at the National Museum of Scotland, Adam House, The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Edinburgh Zoo.