Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre

Update August 2023

We are developing an exciting new programme for 2023/2024. If you would like to remain updated about our workshops, please sign up to sign up to our mailing list and/or follow us on Twitter @EBSOClab.

We have an exciting programme of hands-on science workshops for local, national and international primary and secondary schools.

We have a programme of molecular biology and genetic focused workshops for further education college students of all levels. 

Online educational resources, for P6 to S6 pupils, to support learning in the classroom and information about our teacher professional development courses. 

Meet a Roslin Scientist - images of a cell culture dish, test tube with green liquid, and screen with computer code

Use our collection of short videos and profiles of our Roslin Institute scientists to explore what scientists do and what they are really like with your class.

Follow the story of Zuri’s quest - how can genetics help her to produce enough milk for all of the children in her village? This resource has been designed for pupils aged 8 to 14 years old and has interdisciplinary curriculum links with science, social science, literacy and sustainability.

In this microbiology toolkit, for teachers working with pupils aged 8 - 14 years old, we provide free downloadable classroom resources to support your learners to use the scientific method to investigate pond water microorganisms.

Project Science is series of simple hands-on activities that aim to support primary school classroom practitioners to use the scientific method and explore real-life research with their learners. 

An empty laboratory in the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre.

To help you plan your visit, to find out how to make a booking, for directions and to download other important visitor information.

Group of students

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We aim to inspire the next generation of scientists and science communicators by offering opportunities for young people; including school pupils, undergraduates and PhD students.