Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Glasgow Science Festival at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Wednesday 10 June
Discover DNA, make your own medicine and get crafty with us at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens from 11am to 3pm. There are lots of games, challenges and more! Full details below.

 Cartoon image of the Kibble Palace in the Glasgow Botanic Gardens surrounded by a bottle of medicine and a box surrounded by various scientific apparatus such as a bunsen burner and a magnifying glass.

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Cartoon image of a woman looking down a microscope surrounded by petri dishes with viruses and bacteria in them.
Cartoon image of a woman looking down a microscope surrounded by petri dishes with viruses and bacteria in them.

Ink and Think!

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Cartoon image of wind turbines in the sea
Cartoon image of wind turbines in the sea

20 Years of Oceans

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Build a wind turbine with Sustainable Labs Promoters from GUEST at the University of Glasgow

Cartoon image of 3 petri dishes containing various cells and viruses.
Cartoon image of 3 petri dishes containing various cells and viruses.

#GermsGalore

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Parasites, super specs and crafty critters with the University of Glasgow

Cartoon image of a bag of fruit and vegetables surrounded by DNA molecules.
Cartoon image of a bag of fruit and vegetables surrounded by DNA molecules.

Glasgow Celebrates Healthy Lives: Oran-gene-ious

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Discover DNA with Glasgow Caledonian University

Two cartoon female scientist and a small child.
Two cartoon female scientist and a small child.

Glasgow Celebrates Healthy Lives: Hold Your Nerve

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Stimulate nerves with Glasgow Caledonian University

Cartoon person running and kicking a football with a heart rate monitor in front.
Cartoon person running and kicking a football with a heart rate monitor in front.

Glasgow Celebrates Healthy Lives: Listen to Your Blood Flow

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Discover blood flow with Glasgow Caledonian University

Cartoon image of a bottle of medicine surrounded by cartoon pills.
Cartoon image of a bottle of medicine surrounded by cartoon pills.

Glasgow Celebrates Healthy Lives: Medicine Makers

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:27:00 BST

Make your own medicine with Glasgow Caledonian University

A selection of Scottish food such as cheese and potatoes.
A selection of Scottish food such as cheese and potatoes.

Glasgow Celebrates Healthy Lives: Importance of Healthy Eating

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Get crafty with Glasgow Caledonian University

Person holding magnifying glass looking at bugs in grass.
Person holding magnifying glass looking at bugs in grass.

Microscopic Worlds

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Spot minuscule animals with the University of Glasgow Hunterian Museum

Cartoon image of a group of engineers with blueprints and the recycling symbol
Cartoon image of a group of engineers with blueprints and the recycling symbol

Engineering a Sustainable Future

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Try the recycling challenge with ReallySmallScience – the outreach team from Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Strathclyde