Learning for Sustainability – free online session 22 August 2024
This free Knowledge Exchange session for learning practitioners in the museum sector aims to support the education of young people on climate action. This event is organised by Museum Galleries Scotland. Find out more about the event, discussion topics, and sign up, via the link above.
Inequalities in access to heritage across Scotland
This study investigated inequalities in heritage site distribution across Scotland using area-based and individual GPS measures. It was carried out by researchers at MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences, University of Glasgow in collaboration with Historic Environment Scotland Findings showed that poorer areas had significantly fewer heritage sites, and children [...]
Iona’s divine inspiration
This Scottish Pollinators post (16 November 2023) shares successful nature-friendly steps being taken around one of Scotland’s most famous historic and spiritual sites, Iona Abbey. These grass management regimes could easily be replicated in school grounds and local greenspaces to enhance biodiversity.
My Place photography competition – Entries open for 2023!
The Scottish Civic Trust are reminding everyone 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 [...]
Archaeology in Schools: Exploring Local Heritage, 16 May, 4pm
Need inspiration for a local heritage project? This Archaeology Scotland webinar will provide you with inspiring activity ideas, resources and case studies in a Learning for Sustainability context. Shared by LfS Scotland in their May 2022 news roundup.
Heritage Hero Awards – a Primary School case study
The latest LOST newsletter #42 from East Ayrshire includes a new Heritage Hero case study. This illustrates work done by Drongan Primary School pupils on the theme of 'Our Village'. Check out the LOST newsletter for winter season ideas and resources - catch up here.
My Place Photography – entries open for 2022!
My Place Photography Competition encourages young people aged 4-18 in Scotland to explore their local buildings, places and archaeology. The theme for 2021 is My Place, My Space, My Story.
Photographic competition for your visions of climate heritage
Budding photographers! Why not take part in Historic Environment Scotland' s Visions of Climate Heritage competition? This was launched in response to the climate emergency. Prizes include Young Creative Awards for those aged between 12-17 years. The deadline for entries for the competition is 5pm on Tuesday 30 November 2021.
