Learning activities and outreach
National hubs
Our three ‘national’ learning hubs offer year-round programmes.
Edinburgh Castle
Get hands on with what life was like in a medieval castle, walk in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots or learn about travel and tourism.
Stirling Castle
From royal celebrations to fierce battles, Stirling Castle's stories offer many learning opportunities for all ages.
Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park is a unique site for outdoor curriculum-linked learning and discovering more about local history, landscape and environment.
Local hubs
A range of activities are available at 'local' hubs nationwide.
Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle is an excellent setting for learning and discovering more about local heritage, landscape and environment.
Dunstaffnage Castle
Dunstaffnage Castle's long history links to key topics from Scotland’s past including castle life, the Wars of Independence, Vikings and Jacobites.
Stanley Mills
Hands-on, interactive exhibits allow learners to experience working life in the Mill, explore how water powered the machinery, and discover global links to Empire.
Our Making Sense of Scotland framework
We aim to make Scotland’s historic environment a valued national resource for lifelong learning.