Discover Edinburgh’s and Glasgow's most famous scientific thinkers, and how their work underpinned emerging ideas for understanding the world from the 16th century onwards.
Enjoy expert talks and explore key sites from the Scottish Enlightenment, a period of unprecedented scientific and intellectual creativity in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Where leading practitioners in medicine, maths, physics, astronomy, economics and philosophy exchanged and developed scientific thought.
Learn about the wide cast of protagonists including such luminaries as James Watt (inventor), Lord Kelvin (temperature), Mary Somerville (polymath), John Napier (logarithms), James Clerk Maxwell (electromagnetism), Sir Charles Bell (spinal nerves), James Hutton (geology), Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (author), Robert Burns (poet) and even Darwin, as he was exposed to early ideas on the evolution of life whilst studying in Edinburgh.
With guest speakers, walking seminars and several museums. Plus, visits to two industrial marvels, the Falkirk Wheel and the Whitelee Windfarm. There’s also a guided tour and private dining experience at the 16th Century Thirlestane Castle. |
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| If you’re interested in Scotland and its most famous export, we have a fascinating cruise a few days after the above tour. The science of whisky: Scottish Hebrides - 4 October 2022 Taking you deep into the science of how whisky is made and how different processes and stimuli affect its flavours, while touring renowned distilleries on the islands of Islay and Jura for exclusive tours and tastings.
You will, of course, be sampling whisky, but in a science-led way that gives you an extensive understanding of how its compounds engage your senses, as well as allowing you to get the utmost enjoyment from your dram. You will explore whisky’s complexity and variety via a programme of sensory experiences delivered by accompanying expert, Professor Barry Smith, a founding director of University of London’s Centre for the Study of the Senses.
Alongside this deep immersion into the world of whisky, you will be sailing between areas of outstanding natural beauty and visiting idyllic harbour towns. You should also get chances to spot marine life including whales, sharks and dolphins.
If you’re interested in Scotland and its most famous export, we have a fascinating cruise a few days after the above tour. |
We have also just launched a highly immersive tour looking at conservation and wildlife across several different ecosystems in Central America. The science of biodiversity: Costa Rica - 29 November 2022 Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world in terms of species density, even though it covers just 0.3 per cent of the planet.
Join broadcaster and journalist Gaia Vince on an amazing expedition where you will experience extraordinary biodiversity first-hand and delve deep into the science behind it. This trip will encompass a wealth of fascinating ecosystems, including cloud forests, wetlands, primary rainforests, volcanic zones and the rich variety of life in marine reserves and national parks.
You will see many species including whales, dolphins, iguanas, sloths, monkeys and a multitude of birds and butterflies. But biodiversity isn’t just about the number of species – it is also about how they interact with each other to create a complex ecosystem. This tour will give you insights into the biology, ecology, agriculture, sustainability and environmental stewardship of this fascinating country, where 25 per cent of the land is protected. Local guides and naturalists will immerse you in the country’s natural splendours and demonstrate why Costa Rica is officially at the top of the Happy Planet Index. |
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