Orkney International Science Festival

The Orkney International Science Festival has a varied programme of events on over the week which include insights into all kinds of fascinating subjects including astronomy, ancient and modern history from stone circles to black holes, the latest developments in renewable energy including wave and tide, the frontiers of quantum theory as well as bus tours, concerts and ceilidhs and links to art, music, history, food and drink.

Date: 1st - 7th September 2011.

Where: A number of venues including St Magnus Centre, King Street Halls and The Town Hall, Kirkwall.

For more information please visit the website.

Nearest Hostels: Kirkwall.