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BBC’s Last Word: Professor Roland Paxton

Posted on November 22, 2025

Last Word BBC Radio 4’s obituary programme broadcast on 21 November included a piece on Professor Roland Paxton. You can listen to the broadcast here.

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Visiting the Museum

The museum is currently open to the public between the hours of 07.00 and 18.00 on Mon – Fri. Members of the public are welcome to visit independently. Items on display are located in and around the William Arrol Building.

If anyone would like a guided tour or wish to study an item not on display please email icescotlandmuseum@gmail.com with a request – we are always happy to help.

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William Arrol Building
School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS)
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh EH14 4AS

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Monday—Friday: 08.00 - 18.00.

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Edinburgh, Scotland, UK EH14 4AS Tel: +44 (0)131 449 5111
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