Television presenter Professor Iain Stewart, who is well-known for unravelling the mysteries of the universe in layman’s terms, will be in Perth at the weekend in his role as president of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.
Housed in the city’s historic Fair Maid’s House, the society’s visitor centre will be re-opened by Professor Stewart at 1pm on Saturday.
The centre, which is open seasonally from April to October, offers visitors the chance to learn more about earth including viewing the planet from space.
Prof Stewart is known for his entertaining and informative BBC programmes, such as Earth: The Power of the Planet and How to Grow a Planet, which captivate audiences with their easy to follow explanations of some of the most spectacular natural forces on our planet.
“For over 130 years now RSGS has been compiling these amazing stories about our planet and there are amazing tales to tell within our vaults but actually it’s not all about looking back there is a real contemporary relevance for geography today from changes in the environment to changes in society, ” said Prof Stewart.
“So I hope to welcome you in to be inspired and to support RSGS.”
Gemma McDonald, RSGS communications officer, said: “We are very happy to be opening the visitor centre again and we hope that many local people will take the opportunity to visit us this year.
“The centre is very informative and interactive, it’s really like Perth’s very own natural history museum.”
The RSGS Visitor Centre has also recently received some updated educational panels as well as a new touch-screen interactive panel for its large globe in the appropriately named Earth Room so new and return visitors alike, as well as fans of Prof Stewart’s work, should find something to pique their interest.
Members of the public are invited to drop in to the RSGS Visitor Centre at Fair Maid’s House, North Port, behind the concert hall, to explore and learn from 1 to 4.30pm Tuesdays to Saturdays.
Entrance is free/by donation.