Stories and images from wild Scotland and beyond
Visit the Cura Guardian gateway to discover a range of resources from Scotland and the rest of the natural world. Find specific Cura Guardian Scotland stories here. In the words of the Headteacher of Lochardil Primary School: “Such a fabulous opportunity and online resource full of beautiful stories, photographs and [...]
Making Gall inks – nature and creative art
The Forest School Association (FSA) shared this webpage with historical information about making inks from galls. An unusual activity for creative art linking nature indoors and out.
My Place Photography Competition 2023 winners!
My Place Photography is an annual competition run by the Scottish Civic Trust that encourages young people aged 4-18 to explore their local buildings, places and archaeology. The theme for 2023 was My Place, My Space, My Story. View the 2023 gallery here
The Cetaceans of Orkney animation – North Ronaldsay Primary
Checkout this excellent, educational animation created by James Wilson & North Ronaldsay school children as part of the North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme. The video is 15 minutes long – so grab a cuppa and enjoy!
Supporting creative skills and wellbeing in Scottish schools
This Education Scotland Youtube video describes the process of improving a primary school grounds for creative play in Angus. Find this and other Scottish case studies in this report: Creative Wellbeing Fund A Creative Scotland and Education Scotland Partnership Fund 2021/22 Project Evaluation. The report examines the effectiveness of a [...]
My Place Photography competition – Entries open for 2023!
A wee reminder to get your entries in for the 2023 My Place Photography competition! Entries will close at 11:59pm on 27th March 2023. My Place Photography Competition encourages young people aged 4-18 in Scotland to explore their local buildings, places and archaeology. The theme for 2023 is My Place, [...]
Call for pupils’ artwork on climate
Do you know a young, budding artist? The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) are hosting a vibrant online exhibition on climate-related issues and are keen to see pupils’ artwork on this theme. Pupils of all ages and abilities are eligible to enter. Applications close 27 October.
Let it grow – add your voice
Let it Grow invites music makers from all walks of life to join a growing international call for radical action on climate change. 'Enough is Enough’ was composed to invite choirs, community ensembles, musicians, schools and anyone else to add their voice. Listen and watch what has been created already!