Year 13 Biology Trip Two
Following the second Edinburgh Biology trip, Mrs Otterburn was delighted to reflect on the experience and everything staff and pupils were able to take part in.
“If you had told us beforehand that we’d spend our mornings perfecting surgical knots and our afternoons staring into the taxidermized eyes of a scientific icon, we might have asked for a lab report to prove it. Year 12 returned from a three‑day, activity‑packed residential trip to Edinburgh with far more than souvenirs – we came back with a glimpse into our potential futures.
Our visit began at the National Museum of Scotland. The Grand Gallery led us straight to a small rotating platform housing Dolly the Sheep. Seeing the world’s most famous clone in person was a powerful reminder of how far biological science has progressed, and perhaps a hint at the breakthroughs some of us may contribute to one day.
The following morning took us to Dynamic Earth, where the highlight was undoubtedly the Planetarium. We were whisked away from the chilly Scottish air and transported into the far reaches of the galaxy. After lunch, we toured the King’s Buildings Campus, enjoying a presentation and a guided visit from an ambassador from the Faculty of Biology. Exploring such a prestigious research hub made university life feel less like a distant ambition and more like an exciting, achievable next step.
On our final morning, we visited the Surgeons’ Hall Museum and took part in a surgical skills workshop. Suturing a wound is no small feat; whether our stitches were neat and precise or closer to a Frankenstein creation, the experience offered an unforgettable insight into the medical world.
Edinburgh provided a rich blend of history, cutting‑edge science and hands‑on learning. We returned with renewed enthusiasm and a real sense of excitement for what Year 13, and the future beyond, may hold.”
