Edinburgh enjoys an international reputation for its scientific endeavors. After all, this is the city that gave the world anesthetics, the decimal point and Dolly the sheep. Today, Science is celebrated and interpreted in many forms. Each year the city hosts a Science Festival that combines the very latest interpretative technology with cutting edge scientific thinking. Dynamic Earth is a state of the art attraction that takes you on a fascinating journey around planet Earth. Take a virtual tour around its eleven earthscapes and you will see, hear, feel and smell the planet as it was millions of years ago and how it might be in the future.
A vision of the future is also the theme for the City Art Galleries blockbuster exhibition for 2002. From 23rd March until 8 September 2002 The Art of Star Wars will thrill visitors with models, concept drawings, visual effects, costumes and more specially chosen from the archives of Lucasfilm.
History Comes Alive
Scotland has a great history and Edinburgh has the museums to do it justice. The amazing collections of the Museum of Scotland demonstrate the whole of human endeavor from the ancient world to space exploration. Many more museums are scattered throughout the city. On the Royal Mile alone you'll find exhibitions dedicated to childhood, to the work of Scottish writers and thinkers, and to the ordinary citizens of Edinburgh. At the Port of Leith, the Royal Yacht Britannia adds its voice to the story of Britain's monarchy.
If you love the outdoors you must visit the Royal Botanic Garden - one of the most popular attractions in the whole of Great Britain. Its landscape and the sheer beauty of its trees and flowers are overwhelming; the collections and the magnificent greenhouses are internationally renowned. By contrast, the animal kingdom welcomes you at Edinburgh Zoo. Over 1,000 animals including many endangered species inhabit spacious parkland - definitely one not to miss!
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