In this podcast, Kelly Forbes, Corporate Communications Officer at GTC Scotland, speaks with Julie Wilson, Development Officer for Outdoor Learning at Education Scotland, who gives us the low down on the Year of Natural Scotland and how schools can get involved.
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Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park has launched a new pilot scheme to help schools and outreach groups experience the great outdoors in the Park by offering an Educational Travel Grant. With forests to explore, landscapes to walk and climb, lochs and rivers to sail on and rich wildlife and history to discover, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park provides the perfect outdoor classroom for schools and groups.
Funds will be provided for up to 75% of total transport costs. This includes transport to and from schools or a group’s meeting place to the National Park and the costs of accessing Inchcailloch island for outdoor learning activities.
For more information on the funding criteria visit the website or contact Alison Cush on 01389 722125 email education@lochlomond-trossachs.org. Further information about the National Parks Learning resources can also be found on the website and specific information about overcoming Barriers to engaging in National Parks and National Nature Reserves
This interactive show aimed at P4-S1 pupils follows the journey of a block of stone from a quarry to its place at the top of an arch, exploring the science behind medieval buildings as it goes and covering topics such as friction, gravity, pulleys, levers and arches.
We have the following slots available on a first come first served basis (shows last 50 minutes):
Tues 6th November – 1.00 pm
Thurs 8th November – 10.30 am
Mon 12th November – 1.00 pm
Tues 13th November – 10.30 am
Thu 15th November – 1.00 pm
Shows are £1.50 per pupil and travel subsidies of 75% are available to help with transport costs
To book or for further details contact Fiona Davidson, Central Region Learning Development Officer on 01738 828 268 or fiona.davidson@scotland.gsi.gov
Visit Aberdour Castle as part of your class project and book a session with the Monument Manager. Each session includes a tour of the castle and an interactive activity. NEW for 2012! Try your hand at 16th century dance – complete with lords and ladies costume.
Suitable for P1-P7
Tuesdays only
Duration – 90 minutes
Maximum number – 33 pupils
Cost – FREE
Contact Aberdour Castle to book a session on 01383 860 519
The Ernest Cook Trust gives grants to registered charities, schools and not-for-profit organisations wishing to encourage young people’s interest either in the countryside and the environment or the arts (in the broadest sense) or aiming to raise levels of literacy and numeracy.
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What’s available?
• Free visits for educational groups
• Medieval Pilgrims activity – supports topics such as Medieval Scotland, Malcolm & Margaret, local studies/Fife. Contact HS learning Services direct on 0131 668 8793 or hslearning@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
• Downloadable resources
• Project participation
A visit / activity at this site will support Experiences and Outcomes in the following areas: Social Studies, Health & Wellbeing, Expressive Arts, Literacy, RME.
Contact Dunfermline Abbey direct on 01383 739 026
Travel subsidy available for visits to all of these sites – 75% of your transport costs covered!
For information on Learning Services, free resources and our Travel Subsidy scheme please go to
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk or give us a call.
See our Glow Group http://glo.li/fklhhh, and/or find us on the Creativity Portal www.creativityportal.org.uk
In Dunfermline, Fife, off the M90 (KY12 7PE)
What’s available?
• Free visits for educational groups
• Steward-led tours
• Medieval Castle Life handling box of objects for group leaders
• Discovery Sessions (choose from 16th century dance or handling sessions)
• Downloadable resources
• Project participation
A visit / activity at this site will support Experiences and Outcomes in the following
areas: Social Studies, Health & Wellbeing, Expressive Arts, Literacy, Technologies.
Contact Aberdour Castle direct on 01383 860519
Travel subsidy available for visits to all of these sites – 75% of your transport costs covered!
For information on Learning Services, free resources and our Travel Subsidy scheme please go to
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk or give us a call.
See our Glow Group http://glo.li/fklhhh, and/or find us on the Creativity Portal www.creativityportal.org.uk
