An Intriguing Visit to a Macabre Museum

The Surgeon’s Hall Museum, under the jurisdiction of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland, houses one of the most significant, and possibly the oldest and most macabre, surgical and pathology collections in the world. With its objects, images and artworks tracing the history of surgery right from Roman times through to the present day, this is certainly no run-of-the-mill museum.

A Family Outing to Satrosphere Science Centre

The Satrosphere Science Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland, was established in 1988 and forms a part of the scientific centers network in Scotland that includes the Glasgow Science Centre, Sensation Dundee and Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. All these centers strive to bring the magnificence and splendor of science to the public, while trying to gain the interest of undiscovered scientists. The Satrosphere Science Centre focuses mainly on younger children, and displays exhibits that they will find exciting, interesting and fun.

Edinburgh International Book Festival

In 1983, Edinburgh, in Scotland, hosted the very first Edinburgh International Book Festival, and its popularity and interest from various countries saw to it that the festival became an annual event in 1997. Coinciding with both the other two anticipated festivals in Edinburgh, namely the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Edinburgh International Festival, visitors from all corners of the globe descend on this magnificent city in Scotland to be a part of the celebrations and wonderful opportunities that are available. As the Edinburgh International Book Festival celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary, it is guaranteed to be a festival to remember.

The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena – Accept The Challenge!

Climbing is steadily gaining in popularity all around the world as a sport that is both physically and mentally challenging. Dedicated climbing enthusiasts are always on the lookout for a challenge to test their skills. The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, situated about six miles west of Edinburgh, is geared up to challenge the most experienced climbers, while at the same time offering beginners the opportunity to discover the thrill of setting climbing goals and then reaching, or even exceeding, those goals.

Aberdeen International Youth Festival

The first festival of its kind was held in the 1960’s when Lionel Bryer and Blyth Major saw the creation of a festival as a way to promote music by getting local and international youth orchestras to join forces. Their initiative grew into such a success over the years that what eventually became known as the Aberdeen International Youth Festival, now attracts more than a thousand participants from all corners of the globe and this year will be no different.

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