Unicorns and Rhinos: Animal Medicine

When & Where

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Thursday, 6 April 2023 - 6:30pm
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ

Event Details

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and discover the central role that animals have played in the history of medicine.

Explore the history of diagnosing patients based on which mammal they looked like as well as the medicinal uses of beavers, herrings and 'unicorn' horns. The College's fascinating collections of medical objects and early texts will show the multifaceted relationship between animals and medicine from the 1400s to the present day.

Contact

Daisy Cunynghame
01312473654

Costs

£6

Event Location

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1JQ

Disclaimer

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