
Dame Maria Gordon, geologist
As part of the Glasgow Science Festival programme, the National Library’s science curator, Catherine Booth, will be talking at the Glasgow Women’s Library on 17 June at 2 pm about Scottish female scientists who made outstanding achievements against all odds.
This event is free or with a suggested £2 donation, and booking is essential.
The pictured scientist, Dame Maria Gordon (1864-1939), was born in Aberdeenshire and became a prominent field geologist.
The Glasgow Science Festival runs from 9 – 19 June. View the programme and booking details