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Reflections on Being a Tour Guide in Belfast

In May 2025, I delivered my 250th tour as a certified Green Badge guide — a milestone that gave me pause to reflect on how I got here, what I’ve learned and what I might have done differently. This article…

Botanic Gardens, Belfast

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…

Lord Kelvin

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…

ECO (Public Art at McClay Library, Queen’s University Belfast)

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…