Scotland's science centres to receive additional funding

Science centres in Scotland will receive a £250,000 boost this year to improve the interest and ability of children in the subject.

The funding is to help inspire youngsters to choose key subjects of benefit to the economy, such as physics and engineering. 

Centres set to benefit are Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, Glasgow Science Centre, Sensation in Dundee and Satrosphere in Aberdeen. 

The science centres will make bids to the Scottish Schools Equipment Research Centre (SSERC) for the funding. The funds will be used to enhance primary teachers' delivery of Curriculum for Excellence, the Government's new approach to learning and teaching for 3-18-year-olds.

Scottish Government news release: Investment in science

The Scotsman article: Extra cash to boost children's interest in science