The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is unique among UK scientific establishments in that it houses on a single site a university astronomy research group, an establishment of a UK Research Council and a Visitor Centre.
More information about the site and its history is available through the links in the "ROE Information" menu. Information specific to the individual establishments can be accessed via the "ROE" menu on the left or through the links for the individual establishment in the boxes below.
Open Days Weekend - We're having our Open Days on the weekend of Saturday 23th & Sunday 24th of September. Details about the weekend and booking information is available on our Eventbrite page
The United Kingdom Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) - The UK ATC is a major establishment of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
The Institute for Astronomy (IfA) - part of the University of Edinburgh. The IfA undertakes astronomical research and teaching.
The ROE Visitor Centre - part of the UK ATC.
Higgs Centre for Innovation - a business incubation centre and specialist laboraties at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.
Webb UK - Highlighting the role the UK has played in building the Webb Telescope.
ROE Trust - to protect and showcase the heritage of the Observatory, and to develop projects connected with public interest in Astronomy.