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Edinburgh Science Festival – Hands-On DNA: From Barley to Daffodils

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​The Edinburgh Science Festival has launched its 2026 programme under this year’s theme, Going Global, running from Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 April. The festival will showcase international innovation and highlight Scotland’s contribution to scientific advances through research, innovation and its people.

The James Hutton Institute is proud to be a Funding Partner once again this year, contributing the below event to the programme:

 

Hands on DNA: From Barley to Daffodils – 4 April
Led by the International Barley Hub (IBH), The James Hutton Institute in collaboration with University of Dundee

  • This interactive experience brings cutting-edge plant genetics out of the lab and into the festival. Extract DNA, explore how genes shape visible traits, and discover the hidden diversity of barley and heritage daffodils.
  • Suitable for all ages, this session offers a fun, accessible insight into real-world genetic research and discovery.
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Details

Venue

  • Grand Gallery, National Museum of Scotland
  • Hawthornden Court, National Museum of Scotland
    Edinburgh, EH1 1JF United Kingdom     + Google Map
Event hashtag:
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