On Wednesday 4th of December, Primary 1 and 2 visited the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh to learn more about the Romans (which they have been learning about in class this term).  Pupils saw real Roman armour and weapons;  jugs and vases made from clay and silver; a scary looking war trumpet shaped like a boar’s head; gold jewellery; stone statues including a lifesize lioness grave marker and jewellery used to decorate a horse (pictured here)!

As well as all the Roman artefacts, pupils saw some real Andy Goldsworthy artwork (as used to inspire their own artwork created in Barry’s Wood previously) and were fascinated by the lifesize animals on display.  The elephant was a big hit but by far the most popular attraction was riding in the lift!

Anna writes: “We went to Edinburgh Museum.  We passed around some silvery armour.  We went in the lift.  We looked at Roman coins in tubs.”

Becca writes: “We went to Edinburgh Museum.  We went in the lift.  When we got out the lift we saw a Roman horse.”

Bea writes: “We went to Edinburgh Museum.  We went on the elevator.  I saw a horse from the Roman times!  Ants were carrying leaves across a stick.”

Ellen writes: “We went to Edinburgh Museum. My favourite was the elevator.  My tummy was feeling funny.  There were dolphins hanging from the roof.  I liked it.”