Posts Tagged ‘schools’
Unexpected online benefits for Glenalmond College
SWITCHING to distance learning has brought a range of unexpected benefits at Glenalmond College, according to the head of the Perthshire school. The independent institution, which has around 360 pupils aged between 12 and 18 on its roll, reported “a very positive response” from parents, including an “exceptionally strong” attendance at its first online parents’…
Read MoreHive of activity as World Bee Day takes flight
Perthshire is all abuzz for World Bee Day, with Kinross-based Webster Honey placing more than 100 new hives at sites including Crieff, Dunning and the Strathallan Estate. As well as producing honey, the hives will be used in beekeeping workshops for schools and nurseries once they reopen, and to give businesses sponsorship opportunities. Meik Molitor,…
Read MoreGo on a voyage of discovery with school pupils
Scottish schoolchildren are going on a voyage of discovery on our TV screens, starting tonight. One Night in the Museum follows primary school children from around Scotland on a journey of discovery as they visit some of Britain’s greatest museums after hours. No teachers, no parents, just millions of years of history for them to…
Read MoreA spacious modern home in open countryside
A beautiful modern home with flexible and generous reception space is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Harrowfield House is reached over a sweeping drive and is surrounded by open countryside offering dramatic and un-interrupted views over Perthshire. The house provides generous living space and a flexible layout together with good sized bedrooms.…
Read MoreRural college fighting against coronavirus
Former students from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been joining staff to take action against the impact of coronavirus. This has ranged from recording virtual classes and messages of support on social media to providing local deliveries to customers and food banks. After schools were closed, Cath Seeds, Programme Leader for Countryside Management in SRUC’s…
Read MorePupils booked up for an exciting train journey
Pupils at a Scots school received a visit from the authors of an exciting new book. Prior to schools closing with the coronavirus pandemic, more than 150 East Lothian school children listened to bestselling and award-winning author Maya Leonard and her co-author Sam Sedgeman talk about their brand new book, Adventures on Trains: The Highland…
Read MoreFood bank donation call from LOVE Gorgie Farm
LOVE Gorgie Farm will be providing breakfast for children amid school closures and set a delivery service from its new café for those staying at home. It is also urging people to donate to its food bank. The education and social care charity LOVE Learning, who recently took ownership of former Gorgie City Farm, decided…
Read MoreLast chance saloon to fight against the fat tide
How can we stop our nation of couch potatoes from eating itself to death? We live in a time of virtuous role models in almost every sport, yet participation levels still falling, particularly among our children. What are the costs of our growing indolence? And if recent Olympic success on a previously undreamt-of scale is…
Read MoreFund launched to support arts performers
The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival has been cancelled this year – and now they’ve launched an appeal to support talented performers. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, organisers have taken the difficult decision not to proceed with the 2020 event, which was due to be held from 20-31 May this year. Advice from the government, theatre…
Read MoreA fantastic home by the beach – with an indoor pool
A unique opportunity to purchase a versatile five bedroom house – with a heated indoor pool – in a stunning beach location has arisen. Presented by Galbraith, Balcary House is a charming, yet unique, single storey property in Castle Douglas, in Dumfries and Galloway. Every window benefits from a stunning view, either across the bay…
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