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Caela Callander (7) examines geometric honeycomb ahead of Maths Week Scotland 2025. Photo © Paul Dodd 6

Scotland set to go wild for Maths Week 2025

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The use of maths in solving wildlife crime, tracking bird migration and understanding the symmetry and patterns of the natural world are just some of the topics being explored as part of this year’s Maths Week Scotland (22 – 28 September 2025), which has a theme of Wild Maths. 

 

Dr Rachel Walcott, Principal Curator of Earth Systems at National Museums Scotland with the Abernethy Pearl. Image copyright Duncan McGlynn (2)

The Abernethy Pearl, one of the largest ever found in Scotland, is donated to the National Collection

The largest freshwater pearl to be found in Scotland in centuries has been donated to the National Collection. Perfectly round, 11mm in diameter and weighing 43.6 grains, the Abernethy Pearl went on permanent display in the Restless Earth gallery at the National Museum of Scotland today (Thursday 18 September). 

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National Museum of Rural Life hopes visitors go quackers for Dog and Duck Day

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Wagging tails, waddling ducks and family fun are set take centre stage at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 13 September as the East Kilbride attraction hosts its first Dog and Duck Day.