Glasgow Science Festival

Glasgow Science Festival are delighted to announce they have been awarded Best Scottish Festival 2025, at this years’ Scottish Hospitality Awards. The ceremony took place on Wednesday 18th June at the Marriott Hotel. Glasgow Science Festival has been nominated three times for this category and have won all three times (Best Scottish Festival, 2025, 2018 & 2019).

Dr Deborah McNeill, Festival Director
“Competition within the category was very strong, with ten festivals nominated, including Glasgow Film Festival and Kelburn Garden Party. I am so proud of what the team has built and delivered in collaboration with our incredible network of partners. As we look forward to our 20th anniversary next year, my huge thanks to those who continue to support us”.

We were delighted to pick up Best Scottish Festival for the second year in a row at the 2019 Scottish Hospitality Awards. Congratulations to all the nominees in the category, which showed just how strong the Scottish festival scene is.

Dr Deborah McNeill receiving the award on the 21st May 2019

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We were delighted to pick up Best Scottish Festival at the 2018 Hospitality Awards, beating stiff competition from across the country.

Dr Zara Gladman and Donna Namyslak attended the awards on 29 May 2018

Herald Higher Education Awards 2017

Winner - Outstanding Contribution to the Community

Times Higher Education Awards 2017

Finalist - Outstanding Contribution to the Community

Evening Times Streets Ahead Awards 2016

Finalist - Best Clean Up Campaign - for our project 'Cleaner Canal Science' in collaboration with the Scottish Waterways Trust

Scottish Event Awards 2016

Finalist - Educational Event of the Year