Communities

Science and technology belongs to us all
It is an incredible story that should be shared.

Everyone should have the chance to participate in science and technology in ways that they value.

Scientists and engineers from the Royal Observatory Edinburgh are creating,
experimenting, and discovering new things about the universe around us.
This work impacts society and how we live our lives.

The Royal Observatory Visitor Centre community engagement programme will build partnerships to help us to reach audiences in more meaningful ways. This includes collaborating with organisations working in education, science communication, local government, and community support.

Are you interested in working together?

We aim to collaborate with around 3 partners each year.
Get in touch to start the conversation. We would love to hear from you.

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Here are some of the things
we have been doing…

OOTER SPACE

OOTER SPACE


The Ooter Space project brought together young people from the Grassmarket Community Project‘s Oot the Box group to create and present their own planetarium show exploring mindfulness and space. Read more about the project in this blog post on the UK Astronomy Technology Centre website.


SPACE GANG

SPACE GANG

In partnership with get2gether, an Edinburgh based charity which works with people with disabilities, the Space Gang was formed. The group meets online throughout the year, and visits space and science themed locations in the city. Space Gang is led by its members who are interested in chatting about space, learning new things and meeting people along the way.

DISCOVER

DISCOVER

Since 2019 we have been an activity provider for the Discover programme led by City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with Edinburgh Community Food. Discover was created with the aims of combating the learning gap during school holidays and providing nutritional recipes to families living in the most socio-economically deprived areas of the city. During the Christmas holidays we support the programme by contributing activities that form part of food boxes distributed to hundreds of families across the city.

Washing air dryer or whirligig with children's made craft planets attached.
ASTRONOMY FOR ALL

ASTRONOMY FOR ALL

Since 2024 we have extended our Astronomy for All series to libraries across the City of Edinburgh to reach communities that are further away from the Observatory. These events include a short talk from some of our very talented astronomers and engineers, followed by an interactive Q & A. Keep your eyes peeled on our Eventbrite page for upcoming dates this winter.