Glasgow Science Festival: Science on the Streets - City Centre Tour

Schedule

Fri Jun 12 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

8 Nelson Mandela Pl | Glasgow, SC

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Explore Glasgow's history of science and technology on this free walking tour of Glasgow City Centre.
About this Event

This free walking tour will explore the history of science and technology in Glasgow. Find the 'tape measure' in George Square, hear the story of the galvanisation of Matthew Clydesdale and discover how James Watt started the Industrial Revolution. This tour is developed by researchers at the University of Strathclyde.

Meeting place: 8 Nelson Mandela Place, Meet in front of The Athenaeum Building

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.

Free. Recommended 12+. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.



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8 Nelson Mandela Pl, 8 Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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