National Library of Scotland

Science, technology and engineering

Explore Scotland's scientific, technological, and engineering achievements through fascinating stories that highlight innovation, discovery, and the impact on society.

Robert Stevenson and the building of Bell Rock Lighthouse

Many lives were lost to the deadly Inchcape reef until Robert Stevenson battled the elements to build the Bell Rock Lighthouse.
Lighthouse in a storm with crashing waves and a ship struggling nearby; dark clouds overhead.

Rain man: Sean Batty on why Scotland loves to hate its weather

STV meteorologist Sean Batty explores Scotland's love-hate relationship with rain and a changing climate.
Person standing in a television studio beside a screen displaying the STV Weather logo.

The science of rain: James Hutton's legacy

Professor Alan Werritty explores how Scottish scientist James Hutton's ideas still influence our understanding of the world today.
A moody photo of a Scottish Highland landscape on a dark drizzly day.