Edinburgh Science Festival

First appearing in 1987, the Edinburgh Science Festival is Europe’s largest and one of the world’s first international science festivals.

The Asimo dancing robot entertains at Edinburgh Science Festival 2009

The festival is a celebration of technology and science and boasts over one hundred and fifty events at over twenty venues throughout Edinburgh. For over twenty years the organizers of the festival have been enlightening both children and adults alike.

Edinburgh Science Festival, Something For Everyone!

The festival was started by those in the scientific community to encourage kids to get involved in and to get excited about science. Adults shouldn’t stay away because the festival and all of the accompanying fun is not limited to children. Never too young or too old to learn, kids and adults of all ages will find the Edinburgh Science Festival fascinating.

A Lego robot at Edinburgh Science Festival

Extensive programs, interactive exhibits, workshops, lectures, exhibitions and international guest speakers entertain, teach and ignite curiosity. Past activities and events have included Lego Mindstorm robots, robot racing, science related films, an event exploring the supernatural, adults only events and even an appearance by ASIMO, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot.

Expanding minds year after year, The Edinburgh Science Festival is twelve days long and typically takes place in the Spring. Already on the calendar, next year’s event is scheduled for April 3 – 17 2010. Don’t miss it.