Dynamic Earth (Edinburgh)

Dynamic Earth
Map
Former name
Our Dynamic Earth
Established1999 (1999)
LocationEdinburgh, Scotland
TypeScience Centre
DirectorHermione Cockburn
CEOMark Bishop
ArchitectHopkins Architects
OwnerThe Dynamic Earth Charitable Trust
WebsiteDynamic Earth Home

Dynamic Earth (originally known as Our Dynamic Earth) is a not-for-profit visitor attraction and science centre in Edinburgh, and is Scotland's largest interactive visitor attraction.[1] It is located in Holyrood, beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Salisbury Crags. It is a registered charity under Scottish law and is owned as The Dynamic Earth Charitable Trust. The centre was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1999.[2]

The project is located close to where Scottish geologist James Hutton lived and worked in the city in the 18th century. The attraction's aim is to "consistently be the most fun place to play, learn and work... which presents the story of the planet - how it was created; how it continues to evolve, the prospects for mankind and the effect of hazards both natural and manmade."[3]

  1. ^ "Discover Scotland's rich environment and wildlife at star attractions". Edinberg News. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Dynamic Earth, Registered Charity no. SC020363". Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
  3. ^ "Our Dynamic Earth Corporate Social Responsibility Report" (PDF). www.dynamicearth.co.uk. Dynamic Earth. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2020.