Old Edinburgh | St Nicholas Primary School

This week P5 went on their trip to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. We all really enjoyed learning more about Mary Queen of Scots.

‘My favourite part was when we went to the real Mary Queen of Scots bedroom and saw her real bed.’ – Anna

‘My favourite part of Holyrood Palace was seeing David Rizzio’s blood stains.’ – Rhys

‘I liked the Palace because we got to do little challenges and to see lots of the rooms.’- Maya

‘I enjoyed going to Holyrood Palace and seeing the different room and paintings.’ – Ruby

‘I just loved when Mary Queen of Scots told us how to bow and curtsy.’ – Agata

I loved the part when we made pomanders from oranges and cloves’. – Eve

This week Primary 5 have been learning about the masked robber, Deacon Brodie and the loyal dog of Edinburgh, Greyfriars Bobby. Here are some facts the children found interesting about both Deacon Brodie and Greyfriars Bobby.

Greyfriars Bobby died in 1872, 14 years after his owner. – Sean

Greyfriars Bobby was a loyal dog. – Eve

Bobby was a Skye Terrier. – Taylor

Deacon Brodie was hanged because he stole things from people’s houses. – Josh

Deacon Brodie used to rob houses by making his own copy of people’s keys. – Dominik

Greyfriars Bobby was a happy dog until his owner passed away. – Anna

Before Greyfriars Bobby’s owner died he followed him everywhere. – Owen

Deacon Brodie tried to escape on a boat but a couple read his letters and he was arrested. – Holly

The Lord Provost of Edinburgh paid for Bobby’s licence after his owner died. –Hollie

When Bobby heard the 1 o’clock gun he would go to Mr Traill’s café for food. – Lilli

When his owner died Bobby lay by his grave. – Ruby

Primary 5 are now looking forward to our trip to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace on Thursday.