22nd - 26th July 2019 EDINBURGH WEEK

This week we explore a little of our home town, fun trips that may help them learn a little history along the way!

MONDAY 22nd JULY 

 

Castle Day

Today we will explore one of the many castles in Edinburgh, can you guess which one? 

TUESDAY 24th JULY

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Arthurs Seat 
Today we visit the iconic extinct volcano that is Arthurs seat. We will see how far up we can climb and visit the playpark beside the hill.
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WEDNESDAY 24TH JULY 

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Scottish Mining Museum
A tour of the pithead, recreated underground roadway and coalface, with an ex-miner as your guide, gives the atmosphere and noise of a working pit

 

THURSDAY 25th JULY

 

Dynamic Earth + Mary Kings close
Today P1-3 will visit Dynamic Earth and take the tour showing how the earth was formed.
P4 and older will visit Mary Kings Close for a spooky tour of old Edinburgh 

FRIDAY 26th JULY 

 

 Railway and Canal Day
Today we take the children on a walk to explore a section of the old railway that runs close to the canal. The route also passes two fantastic playparks on the way!