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.
17. STEM @ The Helix
Ella Gorman, Waste Strategist from Falkirk Council, teaching The Mackays from Camelon about food recycling/how food waste breaks down Photo: Scott Louden
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Will from Edinburgh University's Cardio Vascular Science team with his son Alex, 3 Photo: Scott Louden
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Leah (11), from Stirling, learns about cantilevers Photo: Scott Louden
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Janet Paterson of Edinburgh University School of BioScience with Emma Robertson (10), from Avonbridge Photo: Scott Louden