Early years & primary school activities

Our professionally delivered activities seek to support a range of classroom studies and, devised with the four capacities of the Curriculum for Excellence in mind, provide inspiration for learning across the curriculum.  They provide cross-curricular participative learning opportunities which aim to help pupils develop as confident individuals, successful learners, responsible citizens and effective contributors.


Whether you are from the Borders or the Black Isle, take a look to see what is happening near you.

The Education Unit is now taking bookings for the 2009-10 programme.  The programme can be searched online and is now available to download below:

Schools Programme 2009-10 Early Years and Primary [pdf, 4 mb]




Book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Unless otherwise stated in the schools programme, call the Education Unit on 0131 668 8793/ 8736 to check availability and book.  Please have the name of the activity you wish to book ready when you call.

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