Learning activities at Stanley Mills

This former 18th century cotton mill in Perthshire is one of the Industrial Revolution’s best preserved relics.  

An excellent setting for cross curricular learning, in particular STEM subjects, and discovering global and local heritage, landscape and environment. The Mills’ history links to key topics from Scotland’s past including Highland Clearances, Victorians, WWII, Renewable Energy, and Migration & Empire.

Lots of 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. Woodlands, meadow, mill lade and orchard areas provide space to explore outdoors.

Find out more about Stanley Mills

We offer learning groups:  

• orientation 

• lunch space

• object handling sessions

• self-led resources

Please contact us in advance of your visit to arrange these.

We offer the following self-led resources:

• weaving looms

• waterwheel building kits

• foam building bricks

• Victorian costumes

• traditional toys

• Stanley Mills sewing cards

• children’s quiz

A steward can provide you with these on arrival.

Contact Stanley Mills staff on 01738 825 901 or at SMills.learning@hes.scot to arrange your visit.

This helps us to manage numbers on site and ensure availability of learning materials for you and your group.

Scottish schools can apply for help towards the travel costs of visiting heritage sites of national importance via the schools travel subsidy scheme. Find out more about the scheme and if you are eligible below. 

Find out more about the schools travel subsidy

Facilitated visits aren't the only way to explore Scotland's past as a learning group. You may wish instead to book a self-led visit.