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Black and white photo of men harvesting peat with the sea in the background.
9 Apr 2020

Morton Schools Project – Sciences (ages 8–11)

In light of the recent temporary closure of schools in the UK, the Morton Photography Project Team have created some resources and activities based on photographs from our historical collections.

A black and white photograph of a group of around 30 schoolchildren, sitting on rocks on a hillside on a sunny day. The boys in the front row all wear shorts, with no shoes or socks.
9 Apr 2020

Morton Schools Project – Social Sciences (ages 8–11)

In light of the recent temporary closure of schools in the UK, the Morton Photography Project Team have created some resources and activities based on photographs from our historical collections.

A black and white photograph of 36 schoolchildren, in a neat group in the playground in front of their stone school building. Their uniform is dark, with the girls in blazers or jumpers and a kilt; the boys wear jumpers, ties and shorts.
9 Apr 2020

Morton Schools Project – Social Sciences (ages 5–8)

In light of the recent temporary closure of schools in the UK, the Morton Photography Project Team have created some resources and activities based on photographs from our historical collections.

A black and white photograph of eight young schoolgirls standing in a row in front of a corrugated school building. They wear a mixture of styles of dresses and smocks.
9 Apr 2020

Morton Schools Project – Social Sciences (ages 4–5)

In light of the recent temporary closure of schools in the UK, the Morton Photography Project Team have created some resources and activities based on photographs from our historical collections.

A grid of colour photographs, showing the 32 creatures that took part in the Scottish Animal World Cup.
1 Apr 2020

Scottish Animal World Cup

We’re on a mission to find Scotland’s favourite animal! We’re asking you to vote for your favourite in our inaugural Scottish Animal World Cup.

A close up of a host of bright yellow daffodils, set against a bright blue sky background.

Easter in Scotland

From fun activities for children to the perfect Easter Sunday lunch, here’s our guide to enjoying the spring holiday.

A stack of wedge-shaped oatcakes rest on a cooling rack on top of a cloth. One oatcake has slices of Cheddar cheese on it. A block of cheese stands to the side of the image,

Mairi Sawyer’s oatcakes

Food blogger Claire Jessiman tackles a Scottish classic.

A stone pot is planted with a green and yellow shrub and a red flowering plant.
12 Mar 2020

Container gardening

Container gardening is for everyone, whether you have a large garden or a small balcony.

A group of marathon runners run on a tarmac path beside Loch Ness. Many look towards the camera and raise their hands in the air.
6 Feb 2020

The Loch Ness Marathon

Take part in one of the most scenic marathons in the world and help us to protect Scotland’s natural and built heritage.

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