Charles Withers: Seeing Scotland’s History in the Landscape
Scotland's history can be told through its battles, the reigns of its monarchs, or the acts of its parliament. But there is another way:...
The Nobel Pioneer: How Edinburgh’s Richard Henderson Unlocked the Secrets of Molecules
Richard Henderson is a celebrated molecular biologist and biophysicist, widely regarded as a pioneer in the field of electron microscopy for biological molecules. His...
How Bambú Living Sustainably is Championing Eco-Consciousness and Plastic-Free Living
Edinburgh is renowned not just for its stunning architecture and incredible history. The city is also a leader when it comes to eco-consciousness and...
The Rocks Beneath Edinburgh’s Cobbles
Edinburgh is world-renowned for its unique beauty and stunning landscapes. But fewer people are aware of the city's fascinating topography, which owes its existence...
John Hutton Balfour: Forging Botany as a Science in Edinburgh
As the "Athens of the North" experienced a scientific awakening in the 19th century, a new discipline sought to move beyond mere herbarium specimens....
Alexander Dickson: The Beloved Botanist of Edinburgh
Edinburgh's scientists have become an important and valuable part of the global scientific community. Their achievements in various fields of science confirm their immense...
Edinburgh’s Healing Waters: Lost and Living Springs
Nature provides a wealth of resources to boost our health and well-being, and mineral water is one of the most vital. This natural drink...
Adam White: The Story of Edinburgh’s Renowned Zoologist
Science, in many ways, is a creative endeavour. To conduct research, and even more so to make new discoveries, a creative approach is crucial....
James Anderson: The Physician and Botanist Who Deceived the People of India
Among the many celebrated names to emerge from Edinburgh's esteemed scientific community, James Anderson stands out. This Scottish physician and botanist, an employee of...
From Edinburgh to Australia: The Story of Plant Pathologist Allen Kerr
Edinburgh can rightly be considered a city that has given the world a great many talented people. They have become worthy representatives of various...