For a fun full day of learning activities, you can combine any of the activity options below with access to the Visitor Centre Exhibitions. The learning team can recommend the best combination of activities for your group depending on your topic of interest.
Pupils can explore a ‘single-end’, our textile machinery and find out about shopping 200 years ago!
Popular tours available for Primary groups are:
Typical guide ratio: 1 guide for up to 30 pupils. Suitable for all.
Curriculum: Various by tour: Soc 1.02a, Soc 1.04a/2.04a, Soc 1.06a/2.06a, Soc 1.07a/2.07a, Soc 2.08a/b, TCH 2.02b
Lesson includes drill, hand-writing, arithmetic and dancing. Pupils dress up and write on slates.
Take part in our enquiry-based team challenge looking at old documents and objects to explore the role Scots played in the transatlantic slave trade.
We are running a series of exciting renewable energy workshops in this special outreach programme in partnership with National Museums of Scotland and the Scottish Power Foundation. Enjoy a hands-on session exploring water, wind and solar power. This special visit includes a workshop and water power tour. These workshops runs seasonally only. Contact us for availability.
You are welcome to bring your group to the Visitor Centre and take them around yourself. Highlights that primary groups might enjoy are: Robert Owen’s School for Children ~ The Annie McLeod Experience Ride ~ The Millworkers’ House & Village Store. Duration: Approx. 2 hours
