Aberdeen University will host a variety of science and technology activities next week.
As part of British Science Week, visitors can enjoy talks, hands-on events and workshops at the university and beyond.
One of this year’s highlights will be Museum Lates: Ice and Fire. Over 18s will enjoy a night of music, face painting in the zoology museum on March 18.
The university’s Dr Ken Skeldon will also showcase Scotland’s largest high-voltage musical Tesla coil during the Tarland Series, while the Cafe Series will look at the university’s research into Huntingdon’s Disease.
Scientists will also hold talks on how the brain affects athletes’ preparation in the run-up to this summer’s Rio Olympics.
Aberdeen’s chairwoman of the British Science Association, Dr Heather Doran said: “Science week is a fantastic opportunity to discuss and discover more about the world around us and the latest scientific advancements here in Aberdeen.”
Children and families will also be able to get involved through a number of school programmes and interactive events for youngsters throughout the week.
Last year’s popular family discovery day will also close this year’s events at Aberdeen Science Centre.
Other highlights of the week include talks into the future of the oil industry, birth patterns in the north-east, and how nutritional diet affects the heart.
Science Week will run from Friday to March 20. Most of the events are free but booking through the British Science Week website is advised.