Scotland
School Trips
Explore Scotland and learn outside the classroom
Ask anyone returning from their first visit to Scotland, and the word beautiful will never be far from their lips. A long and noble past, this country has a fascinating social history, sublime geography and geology, plus great resources for learning about science, physical education and art. Scotland has it all in abundance and offers the kind of school trips that would make teachers in most countries rub their hands together in glee.
Looking for inspiring school trip ideas relating to Scotland's history or culture? There are treasures such as the National Museum and Galleries, Edinburgh Castle, outstanding international wildlife reserves, and sites dedicated to Scotland's maritime legacy.
Learning about geography or ecology in Scotland? Diverse ancient landscapes and protected areas of outstanding natural beauty allow students to study many national curriculum topics. All of these sites are perfect for either primary or secondary school trips, with tailor made learning resources designed to help with your class topics.
Looking for an outdoor pursuits trip in Scotland? With so much wide open space, the untamed Scottish countryside and ragged coastline is absolutely perfect for schools to experience outdoor adventure activities. Our dedicated Activity Centres in Scotland page is well worth a look!
Galloway Activity Centre
We’re a friendly family run outdoor activity centre that’s been operating since 1988 and caters to a wide range of children’s groups all year round. From the smallest group sizes to over 100 and from day trips to week long residential holidays.
Whatever the activity the focus at the Galloway Activity Centre is always on learning new skills, working together and having as much fun as possible along the way. We choose our staff based on their personal qualities and enthusiasm and all are qualified outdoor professionals. Their aim is to inspire young people, help them develop confidence and give them some great memories....
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Choose Your Curriculum Subject
The trips below are just a sample of what we have available for schools trips Scotland. Click the subjects below to view our full range of trips & workshops in this region..
Peak - Mobile Outdoor Adventure Activities
Scotland school trips Physical Education, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Do you need a special feature at your school event? We can bring an element of adventure to your event with our fantastic range of mobile activities. From team building, mobile climbing walls to archery and more.
Roman Curriculum Trip for Primary and Middle Schools
Scotland school trips English, Geography, Archaeology, History, Romans, Art
Curriculum Travel specialises in primary & middle school tours and day trips. Romans are a big part of the curriculum and what better way to experience it than a visit to Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads Roman Fort and Vindolanda.
In-Park Secondary Learning Sessions
Scotland school trips Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology
COVID-19 OFFER
We’re ready to welcome you and your students back to the Royal Parks with our specially adapted safe and secure outdoor learning provision. All sessions remain curriculum-linked to meet learning outcomes but additionally give students time outdoors
Edinburgh for Primary & Middle schools
Scotland school trips Maths, Geography, Science, History, Design Technology, Business, Performing Arts, Music, Religious Education, Art, PSHE
Curriculum Travel specialises in the younger age groups so all of our tours are age appropriate. One of our favourite tours as almost all of it can be done on foot. You must try the Story Telling experience with story tellers bringing books to life.
Discovery Package
English, Science, Physics, Biology, Design Technology, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Our Discovery packages have been designed to enable teachers to plan a thrilling residential that meets their own needs and budget. This flexible option focuses on your defined key outcomes, so if you want to look at communication we will provide…
Edinburgh City Tour
History, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian
COVID-19 OFFER
Edinburgh is a city of beautiful contrasts. The ancient castle perched atop its volcanic crag, the mishmash of medieval tenements towering over the Royal Mile, and the New Town's neoclassical grandeur are all out to impress and charm.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Geography, Human Geography, Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education
Residential fieldwork created specifically for International Baccalaureate Diploma students in geography, biology and ESS. Field Studies Council has a network of UK Centres to choose from, many with easy transport links for UK and major airports.
Peak - DofE Expeditions
Citizenship
COVID-19 OFFER
We are an Approved Activity Provider and we offer comprehensive Expedition for Bronze, Silver and Gold Award packages that deliver classroom-based training and on-the-hill learning. These are aligned to the DofE Expedition Training Framework.
Lockerbie Manor
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Lockerbie Manor offer outdoor residential school trips during term time, and all inclusive family activity holidays during the summer holidays. Activities take place in the extensive Manor house grounds or at
Multi-Activity Package
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Education, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Jam-packed with challenging and engaging activities our Multi-Activity packages are designed to engage students through a mixture of practical PE based activities, whilst making the most of the great outdoors and our enviable localities.
FSC Millport
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft
FSC Millport has purpose-built accommodation and teaching spaces which provide an excellent base for a range of courses. It is just 10 minutes by ferry from the mainland. Great base for fun outdoor activities, biology and geography trips at all ages.
Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Bushcraft
Experience amazing outdoor locations at Field Studies Council’s network of UK Centres. Our courses are all focused on students being immersed in the natural world. They also make use of the beautiful surroundings including using bushcraft skills.
Creative School Trips
Citizenship, English, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Archaeology, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Vikings, Medieval, Elizabethans, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Design Technology, Business, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Religious Education, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Sports Centre, Careers, SEN
We specialise in creative educational group travel, creating & managing engaging school trips covering the whole curriculum in partnership with museums and attractions across the UK, packaged with all your travel necessities.
Dundee Science Centre
Science, Computing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Twentieth Century
From hands-on robot programming to iconic explosion demonstrations, our education service is here to provide inspiring science and technology experiences for our schools and community.
HM Frigate Unicorn
History, Industrial
His Majesty's Frigate Unicorn, of 46 guns, was built for the Royal Navy in the Royal Dockyard at Chatham and launched in 1824. She is now the World's last intact warship from the days of sail.
Summerlee Victorian Life
History, Design Technology, Victorian
The museum of Scottish Industrial Life is one of Scotland's best industrial heritage attractions. This twenty two acre site at Summerlee, North Lanarkshire, has an exhibition hall with working exhibits, tramway, mine tours and a social history area.
Anglo-Saxon Village
History, Geography, Saxons, Human Geography
We provide an insight in to the every day environment you would typically find in an Anglo-Saxon village. Through our unique atmosphere and our fascinating dispays, the village is a must for any pupils studying
Scottish Parliament
Citizenship, English, History, Twentieth Century
At the Scottish Parliament we can offer a great selection of programmes for schools including workshops on Citizenship, Art & Design, History and much more!
National Galleries of Scotland
History, Religious Education, Art, Tudors, Elizabethans, Twentieth Century
Guided tours of the national collection are led by experienced gallery educators. Pupils are encouraged to engage with works of art through activities and discussion.
Scottish Maritime Museum
Geography, Human Geography, History, Twentieth Century
The Scottish Maritime Museum contains exhibitions and collections that tell the story of that great maritime tradition. The sites have a collection of vessels that represent 150 years history.
Edinburgh
English, History, Romans, Medieval, Industrial, SEN
Take your students on a school trip to Edinburgh, streets that inspired the wizarding world, enchanting castles and rich history, a hub for creativity and culture and an incredibly unique cityscape pairing traditional elements with a modern twist.
Galloway Activity Centre
Physical Education, Wildlife, Watersports, SEN
We’re a friendly family run outdoor activity centre that’s been operating since 1988 and caters to a wide range of children’s groups all year round. From the smallest group sizes to over 100 and from day trips to week long residential holidays.
Scotland School Workshops
Is your school located in Scotland? The workshop providers below can visit you! Allow your student to benefit from their specialist knowledge and experience in your class subject or topic..
Outback 2 Basics
Fieldstudies, History, Prehistory, Bushcraft
A fantastic way to get children immersed in the Stone Age. Workshops are Interactive & hands on. An opportunity to get up-close and personal with our ancient ancestors. Smell and feel the Stone Age. We even have a real mammoth tooth to pass around!
Theatre Workshop
English, Geography, Environmental Geography, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar, Performing Arts, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Theatre Workshop have been visiting schools for over 25 years with fun filled active workshops. Our workshops certainly have the WOW factor and will get you pupils scrabbling for the internet to research for themselves. Book NOW
Anglo Saxons
History, Saxons, Performing Arts
Sutton who? Sutton Hoo of course! Get ready to dive into the world of the Anglo Saxons. Where did they arrive from? When did they get here? Who were their Gods? One Day Creative answers all your questions through drama and role-play.
Immersive Experiences
Science, History, SEN, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Industrial, Victorian, worldwar, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Geography, SEN
Immersive Experiences is the UK's leading multi-diciplinary mobile planetariums and sensory learning experiences company. Over 15 subjects | National Curriculum & Common Entrance 13 level | Over 160 programs to suit all ages | SEN/SLD/PMLD
Crime & Punishment
History, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Elizabethans, Victorian
COVID-19 OFFER
Let us show you how Crimes and Punishments have changed throughout history. Our executioner will lead you through whistle-stop tour from Roman ages right up to our modern day. The children will explore this topic using drama, artefacts and role-play.
Ancient Maya
History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts
Ever heard of the Ancient Maya? They're a fascinating lot, and so are the terrifying gods that reigned over them! One Day Creative uses drama, imagination and storytelling to explore life as part of this ancient civilisation.
Victorians
History, Victorian, SEN
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Interactive Victorian workshops to inspire, engage and educate! Costumed experts bring the Victorian world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
The Greeks
Citizenship, History, Greeks, Performing Arts
An action-packed day of drama focusing on the Ancient Greeks. Children will learn about Greek myths, Greek Gods and the lives of the ancient Greek people. They’ll explore the different City States, perform their own Olympics and learn about the i
Dinosaurs
Archaeology, Geology, SEN
Step back in time inside our dinosaur dome and learn about dinosaurs, how the fly and where they were discovered
STEMdrones-Drone Coding
Science, Physics, Design Technology, Computing
Our CAA approved commercial drone pilot will teach your children about the principles of flight by getting students to experience it by flying and coding mini drones to navigate their way through an indoor obstacle and achieve mission objectives.
Stone Age Workshops
History, Prehistory, Bushcraft, SEN
Our Stone Age programme is a great way to introduce the Stone Age topic. We offer a unique interactive 'show and tell' to really bring the subject alive and pass around the tools and clothes of the past. Touch, taste and smell the Stone Age.
World War 1
History, worldwar, SEN
World War One interactive workshops to inspire, engage and educate. Costumed experts bring the Great War world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
United Against Bullying
Performing Arts, PSHE
We are proud to be Core Members of the Anti-Bullying Alliance. We all know bullying is totally unacceptable in all its forms, but how do we make sure that we’re kept safe and protected? How can we help each other?
Secondary School Maths Challenge Day
Maths
HANDS ON AND ENGAGING MATHS! Bring us to your school for an exciting day of maths, focusing on the core skills required to become great mathematicians without a pencil in sight. Watch your pupil's confidence grow and see their smiles as they succeed.
Superhero Workshop & Wow Day
English
Dan Tastic Education brings comic books to life with incredible Superhero Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
FSC Outreach: Trees and Plants
Science, Biology
If you can’t come to us maybe we can come to you, with our outreach packages our expert staff will come to your school. Students will have the chance to work scientifically, using observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Citizenship, Performing Arts, PSHE
Eyes Open is a performance and workshop about drugs and alcohol for children in Year 6. The performance covers a range of legal and illegal drugs in a very child-centred way. Pupils watch the performance then take part in an interactive worksho
Coding Workshop for KS3-4
Citizenship, Computing, SEN
Having a DRONEday is a brilliant way to inspire students to code, particularly if you want to increase uptake of Computing at GCSE level or encouraging girls into STEM subjects! DRONEdays ARE COVID-19 SECURE! Read on to find out how....
Aboriginal
Citizenship, History, Ancient Civilisations, Dance, Music, Art
Immerse yourselves in the culture of Aboriginal Australia - virtually!
Ancient Rome
History, Romans, Performing Arts
We already know LOADS about the Romans - fantastical myths, powerful gods, ferocious gladiators and epic wars. But did you know they were amazing engineers? You can still spot Roman influences in Britain today - let's explore what they might be!
STEAM Assemblies
Science, Physics, Design Technology, Dance
We deliver school assemblies mixed with street-dancing covering a range of topics such as STEM, sustainability and mental health. Additionally, we deliver motivational and graduation speeches.
West End Workshops
Citizenship, English, Business, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Careers, SEN
Theatre Workout is a leading producer of drama and theatre-based workshops and courses in London's West End, in schools and online, offering multi-award-winning programmes led by industry professionals.
History Workshops
History, Prehistory, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Tudors, Industrial, Victorian, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Significant Individuals, Beyond Living Memory, Performing Arts, SEN, Black History
COVID-19 OFFER
The Drama Hut brings on-site and online workshops directly to your school, covering a wide range of curricular topics. Through drama, improvisation and role play let us create a unique learning experience for your school.
ZOOM into the Stone Age LIVE
History, Prehistory
ZOOM into the Stone age with our live workshop straight into your classroom. Get involved with our entertaining, educational timeline and create your own piece of cave art using charcoal, paints and natural materials along with us.
The Human Body VR
Science, Biology
An interactive exploration of the Human Body through a variety of multimedia including Virtual Reality
GCSE and Secondary Maths
Maths
Learn curriculum-based (GCSE) Maths through a mix of practicals and games. It is designed to engage those children that lack the motivation to learn Maths. Practicals include: - Cracking the code. - Card games. - Measurement and scaling
Cells and the Human Body
Science, Biology, Languages, Art, SEN
Our award winning Immersive Education Experiences, take you inside the human cell, and around your DNA! Learn about what makes us human, why we have genes and explore the organelles like never before. Perfect supplementary curriculum-linked sho
Maths Workshops
Maths, SEN
HANDS ON AND ENGAGING MATHS! Bring us to your school for an exciting day of maths, focusing on the core skills required to become great mathematicians without a pencil in sight. Watch your pupil's confidence grow and see their smiles as they succeed.
Greeks
History, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations
COVID-19 OFFER
Let us teach you about the Ancient Greeks - their inventions, their Gods and their way of life. Find out about how order was kept using Democracy. You will come away knowing how much of our life today is base on the Greek way of life.
Victorian Workshop
History, Victorian, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Travel back in time with the wife of Dr Thomas Barnardo and discover what it was like to live and work in Victorian Britain. Experience mudlarking in the Thames, visit a workhouse and become part of The Great Exhibition meeting Queen Victoria herself
Coding Workshop for KS1-2
Maths, Science, Physics, Computing, SEN
Having a DRONEday is a brilliant way to let children control physical devices in an exciting, challenging, unique and safe way. *You will be covering the Computing PoS. *The children will be having so much fun they don't realise they are learning!
Ancient Greece Workshop & Wow Day
History, Greeks
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Ancient Greece Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
Medieval/Middle Ages
History, Medieval, SEN
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Medieval/Middle Ages interactive workshops to inspire, engage and educate! Costumed experts bring the Medieval world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
PSHE
In this lively workshop, your class will explore the symbiotic relationship between body and mind, and what we can do to keep both healthy. One Day Creative use drama and role play to explore this topic.
World War 2!
History, worldwar, Twentieth Century
COVID-19 OFFER
Our World Wars workshops cover the whole 20th Century but especially WW1 and WW2. Covering everything from Home Guard Training & Home front jobs to Air Raid precautions and Frontline action, our World Wars days put your young people in the action!
Vikings
History, Vikings
This workshop helps to bring the Vikings to life! Look at how they lived and even experience them in battle
The Vikings!
History, Vikings
COVID-19 OFFER
At The Past Presents...WE GO BIG! Historical Workshops with the biggest, most well-thought out resources, sessions & experiences available in the UK. You'll wonder why you ever took trips out when you see the value we bring into your classroom!
Stone Age/Bronze Age/Iron Age
History, Prehistory, SEN
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age interactive workshops to inspire, engage and educate! Costumed experts bring the prehistoric world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Geography, Physical Geography, Performing Arts
Thousands of earthquakes shake the Earth everyday, and boiling hot lava constantly erupts through gaps in the curst, from deep down below the Earth’s surface! One Day Creative uses drama and role play to explore this topic.
Florence Nightingale - Online
History, Victorian, Significant Individuals, Beyond Living Memory
COVID-19 OFFER
Who was Florence Nightingale and just how important was her role in improving hospital conditions for soldiers in the Crimea? Come with us as we find out how she challenged the stereotype of nurses and influenced a new way of nursing.
Egyptian School Escape Rooms
History, Egyptians
Have you experienced the excitement of an Escape Room? We've turned it on its head for schools. Your pupils will have to solve a series of puzzles, locked up in a box, to find the key to stop the timer! Are yours pupils up for the challenge?
Anglo Saxons
History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Authentically dressed Anglo Saxon specialists bring early England to life with replica artefacts, and inventive activities designed to educate, inspire and stimulate. A whole term's learning in a day!
Wonderful World Series - Science & Environmental
Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Performing Arts
What a wonderful world we live in! Choose from Arctic and Antarctic, Living Things, Our Carbon Footprint or Rainy Rainforest as a topic to explore through drama, role play and movement.
STEM - Robotics
Science, Physics, Design Technology, Careers
COVID-19 OFFER
This highly interactive Robotics session sees our Lead Education communicators facilitate learners to explore the amazing world of Robotics. VEX robots are used to demonstrate the thinking, coding, and problem solving skills within a set challenge.
Victorian Workshop & Wow Day
History, Victorian
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Victorian Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by our historical items, props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitator
Great Fire of London - Online Workshop
History, Tudors, Beyond Living Memory, Performing Arts
Explore the key events and characters of the Great Fire of London-1666, using a range of drama, movement and musical activities. Explore the story from the perspectives of different characters.
Ramayana Dance
Dance, Religious Education
The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic which follows Prince Rama’s quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of Ravana. Using dance and storytelling we explore this classic tale and it's links to Hindu culture.
Safer Internet Day Workshops
Citizenship, Performing Arts, PSHE
Are you all sitting comfortably? Because it’s time to go on an exciting adventure into the Internet Jungle!
HAVEYOURSAY-Online Safety
Performing Arts, PSHE
#HAVEYOURSAY teaches young people that although the internet is a amazing resource it comes with a darker side. This interactive and informative workshop introduces pupils to the themes of cyber bullying, digital footprint and online grooming.
Google Applied Digital Skills
Citizenship, English, Maths, Business, Computing, PSHE, Careers
Free hands-on workshops for staff or students designed to promote and develop digital sills using Google's Applied Digital Skills programme.
Robotics
Computing
A workshop that provides students the opportunity to build and program robots like LEGO Mindstorms and VEX Robotics.
FSC Outreach: Survival
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Geography, Science
If you can’t come to us maybe we can come to you, with our outreach packages our expert staff will come to your school. Students will have the chance to work scientifically, using observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
Hands on Careers
Business, Careers
Immersive Experiences have a proud history of supporting students and professionals along with their careers and goals.
The Victorians!
History, Victorian
COVID-19 OFFER
From the slums of Victorian London, with children being pickpockets, mudlarks, chimney sweeps & Miners, to the strict Victorian Classroom via our fully operational Railway workshop....our Victorian sessions are without rival!
Anti-Bullying
Citizenship, Performing Arts, PSHE
Bring a performance into school to support your work during Anti-Bullying month in November. Through exciting story lines, recognisable characters and clear information, Altru's Anti-Bullying performances are the perfect way to help children learn.
FSC Outreach: Living Things and Their Habitats
Science, Biology, Wildlife
Working in your school grounds or local area your tutor will ensure that your pupils get a hands-on learning experience in a Covid-secure way. Children will explore their surroundings observing living things in the environment.
FSC Outreach: Habitats
Science, Biology, Wildlife
If you can’t come to us maybe we can come to you, with our outreach packages our expert staff will come to your school. Students will have the chance to work scientifically, using observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
Choose Your Curriculum Subject
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