The Wander of Science
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews.Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Experience hosted by Sujai
2.5 hours
Up to 10 people
Hosted in English
What you'll do
We begin in front of the National Museum where I introduce the city and its special history, providing the context for how science and scientists from Edinburgh changed the world by overturning religious orthodoxy, giving rise to extraordinary discoveries in every field from mathematics to chemistry to geology to biology to physics.
We then walk around the city, seeing the places where these amazing scientists lived and worked, answering questions such as: How did a local sheep named Dolly change the field of genetics forever? Where did anatomists get human bodies for dissection in the 1800s? Who were the #EdinburghSeven? What did a philandering farmer discover that rocked the Church in the 1700s? Why did Darwin hate the Edinburgh medical school so much? Who was the 16-year-old Edinburgh Uni student whom Einstein later called the greatest physicist since Newton?
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We then walk around the city, seeing the places where these amazing scientists lived and worked, answering questions such as: How did a local sheep named Dolly change the field of genetics forever? Where did anatomists get human bodies for dissection in the 1800s? Who were the #EdinburghSeven? What did a philandering farmer discover that rocked the Church in the 1700s? Why did Darwin hate the Edinburgh medical school so much? Who was the 16-year-old Edinburgh Uni student whom Einstein later called the greatest physicist since Newton?
For more reviews, look for The Wander Of Science on TripAdvisor bit.ly/wanderofscience
twitter.com/wanderofscience
We begin in front of the National Museum where I introduce the city and its special history, providing the context for how science and scientists from Edinburgh changed the world by overturning religious orthodoxy, giving rise to extraordinary discoveries in every field from mathematics to chemistry to geology to biology to physics.
We then walk around the city, seeing the places where these amazing scientists lived and worked, answeri…
We then walk around the city, seeing the places where these amazing scientists lived and worked, answeri…
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My name is Sujai and I am excited to share this scientific and historical walking tour with you! You will discover the extraordinary scientists and world-changing science that came from Edinburgh, and hear tales of brilliance, luck, persistence, incompetence, ignorance, vanity, greed, bigotry, and pure evil in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
I hold a PhD in Evolutionary Genomics from the University of Edinburgh. I have lived in this city for 13 years and talked to many scientists and historians who have given me unique insights into this gorgeous place. I also have a masters degree in Educational Psychology so I have a deep understanding of how people learn and how we can make learning more fun and effective.
For more reviews, look for The Wander Of Science on TripAdvisor bit.ly/wanderofscience
twitter.com/wanderofscience
I hold a PhD in Evolutionary Genomics from the University of Edinburgh. I have lived in this city for 13 years and talked to many scientists and historians who have given me unique insights into this gorgeous place. I also have a masters degree in Educational Psychology so I have a deep understanding of how people learn and how we can make learning more fun and effective.
For more reviews, look for The Wander Of Science on TripAdvisor bit.ly/wanderofscience
twitter.com/wanderofscience
My name is Sujai and I am excited to share this scientific and historical walking tour with you! You will discover the extraordinary scientists and world-changing science that came from Edinburgh, and hear tales of brilliance, luck, persistence, incompetence, ignorance, vanity, greed, bigotry, and pure evil in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
I hold a PhD in Evolutionary Genomics from the University of Edinburgh. I have lived in this city for 13 years and talked to many…
I hold a PhD in Evolutionary Genomics from the University of Edinburgh. I have lived in this city for 13 years and talked to many…
Where you'll be
Darwin's lodgings. Old Medical School, for scurvy, chloroform, antiseptics, and Sherlock Holmes. Greyfriars Kirkyard, where many scientists are buried, but also where graves were robbed for the anatomy school in the 1800s. Dynamic Earth, to touch the oldest rock in the UK. National Museum of Scotland, home to three original Nobel medals.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews.
I would highly recommend this walking tour to anyone who enjoys science. Sujai is clearly passionate about science in general as well as his own subject (biology) and has put a lot of effort into finding lots of cool facts and information about Edinburgh scientists. I felt like a learned a lot in just a couple of hours!
I would highly recommend this walking tour to anyone who enjoys science. Sujai is clearly passionate about science in general as well as his own subject (biology) and has put a lot…
Sujai gives a unique and interesting guided walk through scientific Edinbugh, spanning centuries. I was with a mixed group of scientists and non-scientists and we were equally fascinated and entertained by Sujai’s chat at each stopping point. I’ve been an Edinburgh local for over 10 years and realised there are so many places I didn’t know existed. I liked the fun little surprise reveals too. A curious, educational, alternative introduction to Edinburgh.
Sujai gives a unique and interesting guided walk through scientific Edinbugh, spanning centuries. I was with a mixed group of scientists and non-scientists and we were equally fasc…
The tour is really fascinating, regardless of how into science and history you are - there are surprises like Darwin’s hated teacher and the origins of Sherlock Holmes. Sujai is a great host who knows a lot, really loves science, and was incredibly friendly and helpful. This is one of the best tours I’ve been on.
The tour is really fascinating, regardless of how into science and history you are - there are surprises like Darwin’s hated teacher and the origins of Sherlock Holmes. Sujai is a…
Things to know
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Guest requirements
Up to 10 guests ages 12 and up can attend.
More tips
The start, middle, and end of the ~2.5 hr tour will be near or at places with toilets and cafes.
What to bring
* Comfortable walking shoes, as we will be walking up to 2 miles
* Waterproof clothing or an umbrella if it is raining
* Waterproof clothing or an umbrella if it is raining