Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Tours & Outdoors

Browse our selection of tours and outdoor events featuring historical tours and wildlife adventures.

Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow with several birds.
Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow with several birds.

Biodiversity in the City - UofG Wildlife Gardens

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:00 BST

Experience real bird research, Sat 6 June, 8am to 10am, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of the glasgow necropolis with multiple gravestones on hills.
Cartoon image of the glasgow necropolis with multiple gravestones on hills.

Work, Rest and Play: Health and the People of Glasgow

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:00 BST

A walking tour of the Necropolis uncovering Glasgow's nursing and sporting history, The Glasgow Necropolis, Sat 6 June, 1pm to 3pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of Glasgow City Chambers.
Cartoon image of Glasgow City Chambers.

Science on the Streets: City Centre Tour

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:02:00 BST

Walking tour of Glasgow City Centre, 8 Nelson Mandela Place, Fri 12 June, 12noon to 1.30pm, Booking required, Free, Suitable for age 12+ with under 16s accompanied by an adult

Cartoon image of Glasgow Cathedral.
Cartoon image of Glasgow Cathedral.

Science on the Streets: Cathedral and Necropolis Tour

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:00 BST

Walking tours around the Cathedral & Necropolis, Fri 12 June, 2.30pm to 4pm, Booking required, Free, Suitable for age 12+ with under 16s accompanied by an adult

Cartoon image of 2 male scientists holding flasks with colourful liquids in. They are surrounded by engineering cogs, medicine bottles and petri dishes.
Cartoon image of 2 male scientists holding flasks with colourful liquids in. They are surrounded by engineering cogs, medicine bottles and petri dishes.

Physics and Engineering Inside a Hospital

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Tour of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine and tabletop activities, Beatson Oncology Centre, Sat 13 June, 10am to 11.45am and 12.45pm to 2.30pm, Booking required, Free, 15+

Cartoon image of several colourful birds sitting amongst various plants and fungi.
Cartoon image of several colourful birds sitting amongst various plants and fungi.

Biodiversity in the City - Claypits LNR

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:00 BST

Experience real bird research, The Claypits Local Nature Reserve, Sat 13 June, 2pm to 4pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of three fossils in a forest.
Cartoon image of three fossils in a forest.

Fossil Grove Tours and Geoscience Activities

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:40:00 BST

Activities & tours of Fossil Grove, Victoria Park, Sun 14 June, 12 noon to 4pm, No booking required, Free