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October 13, 2019October 15, 2019 Editor Edinburgh, event, Events, free

Focus on Watt and Smeaton

James Watt's relationship with civil engineer John Smeaton will be the focus of a free talk in Edinburgh this month. Professor Gordon Masterton will present the 2019 Smeaton Lecture - subtitled "Unleashing the power that changed the world" - at the James Clerk Maxwell Foundation in the city's India Street on Wednesday, October 23. The event … Continue reading Focus on Watt and Smeaton

October 8, 2019October 24, 2019 Editor event, Events, Greenock, Uncategorized

Celebrating science – with a bang – in Watt’s home town

Inverclyde's annual fireworks display in 2019 will have a science theme to mark the achievements of local inventor James Watt. The display will take place on November 2 at Battery Park, Greenock. Fairground rides will be operational from 5.30 p.m. with the fireworks starting at 7 p.m. A post on Inverclyde Council's website says: "Wrap … Continue reading Celebrating science – with a bang – in Watt’s home town

October 6, 2019October 7, 2019 Editor Central Scotland, event, Events, Greenock

Galoshans Festival celebrates James Watt

One of Greenock's most famous sons - the inventor James Watt - will be celebrated in the area's Galoshans Festival this autumn. The event runs from October 25 to November 1, promising a "vibrant programme of events", celebrating creativity and community spirit. A spokesperson for the organisers said: "The festival combines arts and heritage, centred … Continue reading Galoshans Festival celebrates James Watt

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Editor Bo'ness, event, Events, Falkirk, free, walking

Walk in Watt’s footsteps and go Forth

Two areas associated with James Watt will be stopping off points for free community walks this October. Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness and the area around the former Carron Iron Works in Falkirk will be visited by "Wanderings and Windings" walks, organised by the Inner Forth Futures project. The initiative has been establishing new community trails … Continue reading Walk in Watt’s footsteps and go Forth

September 30, 2019September 29, 2019 Editor Bo'ness, Central Scotland, event, Events, free

Visit historic Kinneil for free on October 5

Historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness - once home to James Watt's business partner Dr John Roebuck - will be open for free guided tours on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Booking is essential. Tours will run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with the last admission at 3pm. To secure a free place you must reserve … Continue reading Visit historic Kinneil for free on October 5

September 29, 2019 Editor Birmingham, event, Events

Sound and light show at Soho House

History fans can experience a sound and light show at Soho House, the Birmingham mansion of James Watt's business partner Matthew Boulton. The building now operates as a museum. The show, on October 12, has been organised by Legacy WM. Book tickets, priced £6 each, via Eventbrite. Watt and Boulton were both members of the Lunar … Continue reading Sound and light show at Soho House

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Editor Bo'ness, event, Events

Beer festival – celebrating Watt – gets underway this weekend

The Bo'ness Real Ale Festival 2019 - which has a James Watt theme - kicks off tomorrow (Friday, September 20, 2019). The event starts at 5 p.m. on Friday and then runs from noon on Saturday, September 21. The venue for the event is Bo'ness Town Hall. On both days, beers will be served in … Continue reading Beer festival – celebrating Watt – gets underway this weekend

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 Editor Dundee, event, Events

Verdant’s engine receives heritage award

The Boulton and Watt steam engine at Verdant Works museum in Dundee has received an Engineering Heritage Award from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). William Edgar CBE, IMechE Past President, unveiled a commemorative plaque. There was also a special ‘steam-themed’ musical performance from a singing group called Quire. Pictures from the event - which took … Continue reading Verdant’s engine receives heritage award

August 25, 2019 Editor event, Events

200th anniversary of Watt’s death

Today (August 25, 2019) marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Scottish inventor and engineer James Watt. Events are taking place today and over the next few months to celebrate his life and legacy. Check out our events page for the latest updates. Visit our Twitter feed for updates from around the country. Find … Continue reading 200th anniversary of Watt’s death

August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 Editor Bo'ness, event, Events

Papers highlight Watt’s Bo’ness connections

This week's issues of The Falkirk Herald and Bo'ness Journal newspapers are highlighting local links with James Watt - ahead of special events this weekend. The papers say: "The story of James Watt in Bo'ness reads like a James Bond plot." Read the articles here and here.