Guided Visits for School Groups

"We had a fascinating time….the guide was great and the support information packs invaluable" Mrs Brown, P7 teacher from Fife.

We offer special discounted rates for schools, and our curriculum-linked guided visit programme can be used to help with the delivery of various attainment outcomes for the 5-14 Environmental Studies, especially 'People in the Past' and 'People and Place'.

Guided visit comprises a tour followed by entry to the Visitor Centre.

The following topics are popular choices for schools undertaking a guided visit, although we will be pleased to tailor the tour to suit the topic of your choice:

• People in the Past Topics - Victorians, Desperate Journey, Robert Owen
• Standard Grade History - Changing Scotland 1750-1850, Living Conditions, Industrial Revolution
• People and Place - New Lanark and the Falls of Clyde, Water & Energy
• Geography - Settlements, Water Power & Renewable Energy
• Travel and Tourism - all levels of Higher Still

Younger pupils (p1-3) usually have a shorter tour and spend the remainder of the time with their guide in the Education Room where they can dress up, handle old objects and play traditional childhood games.