Discover Dunfermline!See below for more details
Experts from a wide range of disciplines are pooling their skills and knowledge in a bid to piece together a comprehensive record of Scotland’s past.
Archaeologists, historians, scientists and specialists in climatology and the natural sciences hope that by bringing their research and data together in one place, they’ll be able, eventually, to map out the history of Scotland in its entirety.
They’ve produced a graphic novel-style guide – Telling Scotland’s Story – illustrated by the Scottish comic artist Sha Nazir of Blackhearted Press and written by RCAHMS Communications Manager James Crawford, to explain the project.
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
Historic Scotland announces that a new website has been launched for the Battle of Bannockburn project.
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
Exploring Castles through Stories and Scots!
A cpd for P1-3 teachers
Organisation : Historic Scotland
Presenter : Senga Munro
Date: 9 May 2012
Venue : Claypotts Castle, near Dundee
Time : 4.00-5.00pm
Cost : FREE
Booking essential : contact HS learning services (0131 668 8793)
Come along and discover the delights of Claypotts Castle just outside Dundee, how a visit can support your teaching and how our Maids’ Story activity can support a variety of subjects from social studies to literacy, as well as overarching themes such as Studying Scotland, with its emphasis on Scots language.
Wear suitable footwear and clothing for exploring an old castle! Tea and coffee provided.
What’s available?
• Free visits for educational groups
• Discover St Andrews Castle (Shoreline Studies) activity. Contact Historic Scotland Ranger Service direct on 0131 652 8150 or hs.rangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
• Medieval Castle Life handling box of objects for group leaders
• Downloadable resource
• Project participation
A visit/activity at this site will support Experiences and Outcomes in the following areas: Social Studies, Health & Wellbeing, Sciences, Literacy, Numeracy.
Contact St Andrews Castle direct on 01334 47719
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 St Andrews, Fife on the A91 (KY16 9AR)
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
Pupils from Larbert High School today, Tuesday 13th March, attended the launch of the Keys to the Castle Competition at Stirling Castle.
The Keys to the Castle Competition is organised by Historic Scotland in partnership with Springboard Scotland and is open to all secondary schools in Scotland.
