Is Belfast’s tourism future being built on solid ground — or seduced by shiny tech? In this reflective piece, I explore Augment the City, a bold new programme introducing AI and immersive storytelling to Belfast’s visitor offer. Drawing on personal experience in…
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Botanic Gardens in Belfast has a fascinating history rooted in its origins with the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, who purchased the area in 1829. Initially, access to the gardens required a private subscription, with costs reflecting the exclusivity of…
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William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907), was a Belfast-born mathematician, mathematical physicist, and engineer renowned for his significant contributions to science over his lifetime. Thomson served as the Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Glasgow for an impressive…
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Situated in front of the McClay Library at Queen’s University Belfast, “ECO” stands as a notable piece of public art created by the Breton artist Marc Didou. Crafted from bronze, this sculpture represents Didou’s exploration into digital imaging techniques, encapsulating…
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The Ulster Museum, founded originally as the Belfast Natural History Society in 1821, has evolved into one of Northern Ireland’s foremost cultural institutions. Its history of public exhibitions began in 1833, and it expanded with the addition of an art…
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