The day that led to the creation of the Falkirk Science Festival returned to the Great Lawn, offering visitors the chance to learn all about science and have some fun.
Among the activities to take part in on the day were rocket launching, robot programming, animal encounters, a Lego challenge, the chance to build a bridge and even get a tattoo.
Audiences also gathered in the live tent for shows by Eureka, ThinkScience and Science Ceilidh.
The event was one of many currently taking place across the district for this year’s science festival.
For full details of what’s still to take place before the festival closes on May 21, click here.
. STEM @ The Helix
Falkirk Science Festival saw the return of the STEM @ The Helix event on Saturday. Photo: Scott Louden
. STEM @ The Helix
Yvonne and Kevin let their son Max (5), from Polmont, try out a periscope. Photo: Scott Louden
. STEM @ The Helix
Families enjoyed watching the Eureka show with Barbara and Steve. Photo: Scott Louden
. STEM @ The Helix
The Eureka show was just one of a number of different science-related shows running throughout the day. Photo: Scott Louden
. STEM @ The Helix
Some young audience members help Barbara and Steve with their Eureka show. Photo: Scott Louden
. STEM @ The Helix
RSPB Membership fundraiser Mhairi Campbel teaches Gail Leckie and her children Ryan, 12, and Murron, 10, from Falkirk about plastic nurdles - the plastic particles that cause water pollution. Photo: Scott Louden
. STEM @ The Helix
The STEM event at the Helix was what led to the creation of the Falkirk Science Festival. Photo: Scott Louden
1. STEM @ The Helix
Yvonne and Kevin let their son Max (5), from Polmont, try out a periscope. Photo: Scott Louden
2. STEM @ The Helix
Families enjoyed watching the Eureka show with Barbara and Steve. Photo: Scott Louden
3. STEM @ The Helix
The Eureka show was just one of a number of different science-related shows running throughout the day. Photo: Scott Louden
4. STEM @ The Helix
Some young audience members help Barbara and Steve with their Eureka show. Photo: Scott Louden