Tombstones and Tales at Dunfermline Abbey Churchyards. A learning resource aimed at upper primary and BGE S1-S3 history students. It includes background information, learning activities and additional support materials.
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Stories in Stone
Within every historic graveyard, behind every gravestone there are fascinating stories from the past. Stories in Stone, a new learning resource for Greyfriars Kirkyard, explores some of these stories. Stories that uncover Scotland’s links to colonialism and the trade in enslaved African people.
Union Chain Bridge: Industrial Archaeology
Exciting STEM activities linked to the history of the historically and internationally significant Union Chain Bridge.
Chatterpast
The Chatterpast education resource, part of the Co-Producing Tolerant Futures through Ancient Identities project, promotes a more nuanced and less binary interpretation of the Iron Age and Roman past at heritage venues and in primary school classrooms.
Exploring Artefacts
Explore the stories behind the objects with this series of downloadable resources from Archaeological Illustrator, Thomas Small.
Discussing Archaeology Careers on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula
Teacher Alexander Conlon shares his experiences as an Archaeology graduate and a member of the Ardnamurchan Transitions Project team.
Making Lasting Impressions: Greyfriars Kirkyard
Discover Greyfriars Kirkyard using these fun resources created by Edinburgh World Heritage, Archaeology Scotland and young people from 6VT Youth Café designed to help visitors explore and reflect on their visit to Scotland’s most famous graveyard.
Whiteadder: Historic Heart of the Lammermuirs
Discover archaeological sites of different time periods from across the Whiteadder Project study area, and ideas for how to use these sites as a springboard for learning.
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Find events, talks, courses and online resources.
Read more about Adult Learning at the National Records of Scotland (NRS) …The Scottish Crannog Centre – Adult Learning
Educational visits and outreach for adult learners, including those in further learning.
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