Calling all curious minds! Take part in a series of free, online, and in-person talks, group discussions and outdoor activities on key contemporary topics and ground-breaking ideas with some of Scotland’s leading thinkers.

Curious 2022

The Royal Society of Edinburgh’s summer event series, Curious, is back from 04-17 September. Get under the surface with Scotland's leading thinkers and ignite your curiosity through this series of free talks, workshops, tours, and exhibitions.

Curious 2023

The RSE’s Curious festival of knowledge is back, from 2−15 September! Curious, is the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s festival of knowledge. It brings together a range of leading thinkers and invites anyone who is curious-minded to come together.

Curious festival 2024

Curious is a festival of ideas – open to all and driven by connection, conversation, and discovery.

Curious festival 2025

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The Royal Society of Edinburgh

An evening with the "Founder of Modern Geology"

The Royal Society Of Edinburgh

Celebrating James Hutton’s lasting impact | In person

Celebrating James Hutton’s lasting impact | Online

Thinking like Hutton: Shaping the next 300 years | In person

Thinking like Hutton: Shaping the next 300 years | Online

High-value rural jobs and Scotland’s future | In person

High-value rural jobs and Scotland’s future | Online