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Friday 5th June 2009, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

The Macaulay Land Use Research Institute, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen

The Macaulay Land Use Research Institute delved into the science behind fictional crime when it presented 'Murder, Mystery and Microscopes' as part of Open Doors 2009.

Crime fiction came face to face with science fact on the evening of 5th June as the fictional forensics of crime writer Stuart MacBride were put under the microscope by a group of real-life CSIs.

Separating crime fiction from crime fact were:

Forensics expert Professor Dave Barclay from The Robert Gordon University,

Dr Lorna Dawson, Head of Soil Forensic Science at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute,

Dr James Grieve, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Pathology at the University of Aberdeen and a Police Forensic Pathologist.

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Stuart MacBride read out excerpts from his own Logan McRae crime novels, whilst the forensic experts were on hand to reveal all about the science behind these stories.

Dr Lorna Dawson, Head of Soil Forensics at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute explained before the event: "The 'Murder, Mystery and Microscopes' event aims to inform and entertain people about the science behind fictional crime, by bringing together crime authors and forensic experts. We hope to provoke some captivating conversations, intrigue, amuse and enlighten everyone who attends."

Hosted by Northsound 2 presenter, Damien McLeod, the event closed with a book signing and an opportunity for the audience to question both the author and the scientists.

Murder, Mystery & Microscopes was an un-missable evening for fans of crime fiction and crime dramas.

A selection of photographs taken at the event are now available to view online.

 

 

This event was kindly supported by: Waterstones, Mackies, Deans, The Robert Gordon University, The University of Aberdeen, Northsound 2 and The Evening Express and funded by GIMI and the EPSRC.