Scotland's science centres will share £2.6m in funding intended to increase engagement with schools and deprived communities.

Glasgow Science Centre, Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, Dundee Science Centre and the Satrosphere in Aberdeen attracted a record of nearly 695,000 visitors last year.

The number of visitors from primary and secondary schools also rose nearly 5%.

Science minister Shirley-Anne Somerville said: "Scotland's science centres have a key role to play in improving skills, enthusiasm and knowledge of science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) at all levels of school, college and university, as well as encouraging uptake of careers in this sector."

"This funding will allow the centres to continue the great work they are doing in bringing science alive for hundreds of thousands of visitors," she said.

Glasgow will receive £964,000 in revenue funding and school transport subsidies from the Scottish Government, Dynamic Earth £905,000, Dundee £343,500 and the Satrosphere will get £259,000.