The science behind Doctor Who will be revealed at an exhibition in Edinburgh

The scientific mysteries behind the adventures of Doctor Who will be revealed at an exhibition in Edinburgh this year.

The Time Lord will arrive at the National Museum of Scotland in December, where the exhibition Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder will allow audiences to explore eight areas covering a range of science topics from the show.

Alison Cromarty, the museum’s head of exhibitions and design, said the team was “extremely excited to bring this exhibition to Scotland”.

“From the sci-fi wonders of the TV show, to our current understanding of the big science topics being covered, there is something for everyone,” she said.

The exhibition opened at the Liverpool World Museum, where it will run until October 30, but from December 10 to May 1 next year it will be the Edinburgh headquarters.

The BBC’s long-running science fiction program has strong Scottish links.

So far, three Scots have played the Doctor: Sylvester McCoy, David Tennant and Peter Capaldi, with Ncuti Gatwa set to join them as the fourth Scotsman when he takes the role.

As part of the exhibition, people will be able to participate in a series of immersive experiences and take a journey through cosmic curiosity, the Tardis technology room, and the science behind time travel.

And the show’s weirdest creations are part of the gallery, where the monster vault allows guests to get up close and personal with some of the weird and creepy characters that graced our screens.