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The Creativity Portal aims to inspire and stimulate creativity in learning and teaching through partnerships between education and the arts and cultural sectors, to support Curriculum for Excellence.  Find organisations, case studies, articles and links.

Glow is the world's first national intranet for education that is transforming the way the curriculum is delivered in Scotland.  View Historic Scotland's Glow Group  


Is your class studying energy and forces? Perhaps undertaking technology projects such as "the fairground" and creating toys that move?  Or are the Victorians your topic?

Discover the people, places and products of Stanley Mills, the 18th century cotton mill on the River Tay.  With fun, hands-on learning opportunities that support Curriculum for Excellence it makes for a memorable experience.

Call us on 0131 668 8793 for details of the schools activity programme - including Waterwheel Challenge, Victorian Millworkers and Power Transmission workshops. A travel subsidy is available.

(note: Nov 2011-Feb 2012 inclusive teacher-led visits will be unavailable, but you can still book an activity from the schools programme).



The Schools Programme 2011/12 are now availble to search online and can be downloaded as a pdf

Schools Programme 2011-12 Early Years and Primary

Schools Programme 2011-12 Secondary


P1-7 and S1 - S4

Visit Urquhart Castle and take part in a special tour.  Watch the video of the castle’s history, use our special education room, enjoy an interactive activity looking at investigative skills & technology, and delve into our new Medieval Castle Life Handling Box.

Contact the Local Learning Officer or Urquhart Castle for more information.

Urquhart Castle Tel: 01456 450 551
Local Learning Officer Tel: 01463 237 603
email: Local Learning Officer

Travel Subsidy Scheme

Claim 75% of your transportation costs, up to a maximum of £200.

Visit the Travel Subsidy page for further details and to download an application form, or telephone 0131 668 8610.