Science Festival Lectures

A Twist In Time

In challenging conventional paradigms regarding the Stone Age, this lecture posits a provocative notion: prehistoric societies forged a transient liaison with stone materials while establishing a durable and harmonious relationship with rope-based technologies.

Rise of the Neolithic Farmers

Interpreting alignments between Neolithic monuments, what inferences can we draw about the metaphysical paradigms that guided these ancient artisans in their endeavor to erect enduring stone edifices?

Megalithic Meridians

Over the past 7,000 years, Scotland's landscapes have featured a series of meridians, representing arbitrary north-south alignments. This exploration investigates the practical applications of meridians in land measurement, architectural design, and astronomy, aiming to dermine their functional and conceptual significance within Neolithic Scotland.

Navigators of the North

Myths and legends frequently encapsulate facets of astronomy, navigation, and place-determination sciences. This lecture underscores the significance of the planet Venus in the advancement of timekeeping and its prominent role within the mythologies of the Celtic and Norse civilizations.