History meets science at Inch Abbey
Drones overhead. Ground-penetrating radar below. And centuries of history waiting to be uncovered.
Last Wednesday, 1st Inch Scouts swapped their usual meeting place for the medieval surroundings of Inch Abbey, where they took part in a hands-on evening of geoscience and discovery.
Scouts learned how geoscientists use drones and geophysical techniques to investigate what’s on the Earth’s surface and what could be hidden beneath it.
That included ground-penetrating radar, a modern scientific tool used to explore what lies below the ground.
Alongside the science, Scouts explored the history of Inch Abbey and discovered more about what life was like there during medieval times. They also learned how modern technology can help us investigate and interpret the past.
From looking up at drones to thinking about what might lie beneath their feet, the evening gave Scouts the chance to get curious, ask questions and see science in action.
A heartfelt thank you to Dr Alastair Ruffell and Professor Graeme Swindles, who travelled from Queen’s University Belfast to deliver the session and share their knowledge with the troop.
With gorgeous weather, fascinating technology and centuries of history to explore, it was a wonderful evening for 1st Inch Scouts.
Story submitted by Dawn Stocking.
