Image depicts the Scottish Centre for Ecology and Natural Environment (SCENE) where the first day of the Crucible takes place

SCENE

SCENE (Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment) is situated amidst Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The pioneering teaching and research facility has, since 1946, been committed to understanding the mechanisms that govern the natural world and the impact of humans upon these. Research at SCENE emphasises fundamental questions, but also addresses applied topics related to conservation, resource management and environmentally sustainable development. 

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Image depicts the Lodge on the Loch at Luss where the 2 day overnight conference of the crucible takes place.

Lodge on Loch Lomond

‌From SCENE, we will take a boat trip across Loch Lomond to the Lodge on the Loch Hotel, our venue for the dinner, overnight stay and day 2 of the programme.  The Lodge is located on the beachfront at Luss, enjoying magnificent panoramic views over Scotland’s favourite loch.

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Photo depicts an image from the Glasgow Science Centre, one of the venues used for the crucible event.

Glasgow Science Centre

The Glasgow Science Centre is an educational charity, based on the Clyde, whose mission is to promote science through thought provoking, fun and exciting experiences that inspire all to explore and understand the world around them.

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Photo depicts the outide of the Govan stones where part of the crucible event took place.

The Govan Stones

The Govan Stones, most of which are now housed in Govan Old Parish Church, shine light into an obscure period of history before the nation of Scotland existed; when warlords battled for control of the British Isles and Viking long ships caused mayhem along Scottish coasts and waterways.

Stephen Driscoll, a Professor of Historical Archaeology, is part of The Govan Heritage Trust, which owns Govan Old Parish Church and the Govan Stones. His research team are actively involved in community digs and the preservation of these stones. Our visit here will be followed by a presentation next door at the Pearce Institute.

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Image depicts the outside of studio93 where the final day of the crucible is held.

Studio 93

Studio93 is a versatile, creative photography studio and event space that is situated in the west end of Glasgow. The studio is equipped to facilitate a wide range of projects, from photography shoots to corporate and media events. They are used by a wide variety of corporate and private clients.

 

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Photo depicts the front of Glasgow University Union which has been used as a final day location for the crucible event

Glasgow University Union

Founded in 1885, the GUU (Glasgow University Union) was the scene of Scotland’s last ever duel in 1899; swords were drawn and blood was spilled over the election battle for the University Rectorship!

The Union was founded by three of Glasgow University’s biggest societies: Dialectic Society, Medical Churgical Society and the Athletics Club. Together they developed a proposal for a social space, where students – soon to be members of the union – could relax, debate, eat, smoke and drink.

 

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