Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Join us on our tour of Glasgow Cathedral graveyard and the Necropolis and discover the revolutionary advancements in science and medicine pioneered right on our doorstep. Explore a range of scientific developments, from the introduction of antiseptics to transatlantic communications. This tour is developed by researchers at the University of Strathclyde.

Venue: Glasgow Cathedral, Meet at the entrance, Castle St, Glasgow, G4 0QZ
Date: Fri 12 June
Time: 2.30pm to 4pm
Booking: Booking required through this GSF Eventbrite link
Cost: Free
Age: Suitable for age 12+ with under 16s accompanied by an adult


Please note this tour includes areas which are not accessible to wheelchair users, including a grass slope and a steep hill. However, we can adapt the tour to accommodate wheelchair users.

First published: 27 April 2026