Witness dancing custard at science festival

The festival, which takes place in April, will mark the International Year of Chemistry with the Atomise exhibition, a series of hands-on workshops and experiments exploring different elements of chemistry.

The exhibition will be based at The John Hope Gateway at the Royal Botanic Garden.

Festival director Dr Simon Gage said: "We are very excited about Atomise. We don't need an excuse to produce some show stopping, jaw dropping science, but the International Year of Chemistry is a great chance for everybody to find out a little more about how the world around them works."

The festival will also see TV scientist Dr Bunhead attempt a Guinness World Record live on stage at the Usher Hall when he asks the audience to help him create the longest glow-in-the-dark necklace ever made.

Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop said: "The Edinburgh International Science Festival showcases great Scottish talent and brings the subject alive to inspire future generations. The fantastic Expo-funded Atomise project offers an interactive and creative approach to learning about modern chemistry."

The festival runs from April 9 to 22, with Atomise remaining open until June 5.