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North East Rangers teacher information

Primary sessions with the North East Rangers

We offer a wide range of outdoor learning sessions for primary schools.

Scurry with Squirrels

Available at: Castle Fraser, Craigievar, Crathes, Drum, Fyvie, Leith Hall and Pitmedden

North East Scotland is a stronghold for red squirrels in the UK. By taking on their role during this session, we will learn about these amazing furry creatures and the impact they have in our local environment.

  • Suitable for Early Years and P1–P7
  • Flexible duration
  • Curriculum for Excellence: SOC 0 & 1-07a | SCN 1 & 2-02a | LIT 1 & 2-02a
A ranger crouches down beside a young girl, who is holding a red squirrel puppet in a woodland. The ranger holds a fir cone and some twigs, and offers them to the puppet.

Take to the Sky

Available at: all sites in the North East region

Flying is an evolutionary adaptation that appears in many different forms across a huge range of creatures. We will explore their diversity and ecology, focusing on birds, bats and insects. Discover the important role they play in our countryside and how their lives are intertwined.

  • Suitable for P1–P5
  • Flexible duration
  • Curriculum for Excellence: SCN 1 & 2 -01a | SCN 1& 2 -02a | LIT 1 & 2 -02a
A young girl wearing wellies runs across a field, holding a large butterfly net up behind her.

The Secret Life of Ponds

Available at: Barry Mill, Castle Fraser, Crathes and Drum

What lies beneath the water’s surface? Discover for yourself as we ‘take a dip’ in our ponds to look at the fascinating array of species that live in aquatic habitats. There is an unseen world to discover as we learn about the importance of aquatic species and the underwater ecosystems they support.

  • Suitable for P1–P7
  • Flexible duration
  • Curriculum for Excellence: SOC 0-08a | SCN 1 & 2a | SCN 1 & 2-02a
A group of children wearing sun hats gather round a large plastic tray on the ground, which has some pond weed, water and insects in it.

Life of a Tree

Available at: all sites in the North East region

Become a tree for the day! As we explore the diversity of species found in our local area, learn what it takes to be a tree and the extensive role they play in our ecosystems.

  • Suitable for P1–P7
  • Flexible duration
  • Curriculum for Excellence: SCN 0-03a | SCN 1 & 2a | LIT 1 & 2-02a
A large group of young children wearing yellow high-vis jackets stand beside a large fallen tree trunk in a woodland.

The Insect Kingdom

Available at: All sites in the North East region

How can insects save the world? Look closely to find the little animals that provide us with so many benefits. Discover how they have evolved to have specific behaviours, and where they fit into the food web.

  • Suitable for P1–P7
  • Flexible duration
  • Curriculum for Excellence: SCN 1-02a | SCN 2-01a | SCN 2-14a
A girl crouches down on the woodland floor and examines a leaf through a magnifying glass. A pot containing some insects stands next to her.

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North East Rangers teacher information

The North East Ranger Service delivers countryside management and engagement for the National Trust for Scotland, with a focus on sharing the stories of nature at our places.

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Secondary sessions with the North East Rangers

We offer a wide range of outdoor learning sessions for secondary schools.

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Practicalities for your school visit

Find out more about your school visit with the North East Ranger Service.

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