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Aiding understanding of our country’s rich heritage.

Inspired Learning Beyond The Classroom

Education - Inspired Learning Beyond the Classroom

Historic Scotland encourages a broad range of education groups, from schools to University of the Third Age, to visit our sites.

We aim to bring Scotland’s history to life and to deepen understanding of our country’s rich heritage.

Free educational visits

Free Educational Visits

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Search Schools Activity Programmes

Professionally delivered activities which support Curriculum for Excellence at sites all over Scotland. Search our programmes to see what's happening near you.

Free resources

Free resources

A range of themed support materials for teachers & group leaders.

News & Developments

DVD produced for the Arbroath Digital Media Project

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Stanley Mills Education

Stanley Mills

Dedicated education centre with a range of activities available for schools.

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Contact us

Learning Services
Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
Tel: +44 (0) 131 668 8793/8736

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