schools

Between 2002 and 2005, pupils from three local primary schools and the local secondary school took part in a pilot scheme devised by the NTS regional archaeologist and regional education officer. They worked with NTS staff and also archaeologists from Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD).

Students also particpated in other aspects of the project, contributing material to partner projects such as Oral History and Landscape Values.

Oral History

As part of a community project led by Gary West, from Edinburgh University, pupils interviewed local residents to discover what life was like in their area in the 20th century. The interviewees all had fascinating stories to tell and their interviews have been recorded - these can be used by school pupils in the future.

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Pupils participating in the Oral History Project

Landscape Values

Local pupils were asked to participate in a project with Camilla Priede, from Aberdeen University, on landscape values. The pupils were encouraged to roam an area of land and consider and record their thoughts and feelings. We found it a very interesting and rewarding experience.

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Pupils participating in the Historic Landscape Values Project

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