Feel Good Vibrations in Edinburgh

Families can now find out how noises are generated in an interactive show entitled Good Vibrations at Our Dynamic Earth. Good Vibrations has been produced by the Edinburgh International Science Festival and Our Dynamic Earth.

Good Vibrations traces the adventures of Maestro and his sidekick, Bella, as they learn about the science of sound. The pair experiment with volume, wavelength, pitch and frequency.

The show designed to appeal to all ages will be staged in a marquee by Our Dynamic Earth, Wednesday - Sunday, until 16 August.

The inspiration for Our Dynamic Earth was provided by a geologist from Edinburgh who is regarded to be the 'father of modern geology.' In 1788, James Hutton had his 'Theory of the Earth' published. Hutton based his paper on research he had carried out on rocks from Arthur's Seat. Hutton proved that the earth was far, far older than previously thought. It was fitting that Our Dynamic Earth should be built close to Salisbury Crags, the site of much of Hutton's work.

Sir Micheal Hopkins was the architect responsible for designing the exhibition's distinctive buildings.

There are plenty of other distinctive buildings in the vicinity for Our Dynamic Earth, most notably the new Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Listeners to the Royal Mile & More audio downloadable walking tour can hear about murder and intrigue at the latter, and overspending and controversy at the former. To hear an audio sample from the Royal Mile & More, Edinburgh downloadable travel guide please click here.

Independent travellers can hear the beat of the Old Town's rich history on the Royal Mile & More audio downloadable walking tour. Pushed for time? The Royal Mile & More, Edinburgh visitor guide, can be completed in two hours; but you're free to spend or as little as you want exploring the attractions en route.

Sightseeing with children? Are they driving you to distraction? With a Walk Talk Tour you're free to stop and start as the weather and the kids dictate.

The Royal Mile & More, Edinburgh travel guide begins outside the city's famous Castle. Hear about the fortress's fascinating history. Learn about the origins of the name 'Edinburgh,' hear how the Castle regularly changed hands between the Scots and the English and much, much more.

See a statue of Edinburgh's most famous canine, on George IV Bridge. With a Walk Talk Tour you're in charge. No need to feel like a lemming as you struggle to follow - let alone hear - the tour guide with the umbrella. Why not make the most of your Royal Mile & More mp3 guided tour by taking a look at out Where & When pages before you undertake your tour? Each Walk Talk Tour podcast guided tour comes complete with Where & When pages, which provide information about opening times and admission charges of key attractions on each tour's route.

Both Walk Talk Tours of Edinburgh come complete with a downloadable map, so you won't miss a thing!

With a Walk Talk Tour there are no hidden charges. The Royal Mile & More, Edinburgh city walking tour and the Old & New Towns mp3 guided tour costs just £5.95 each. Customers purchasing both tours simultaneously will receive a twenty per cent discount.