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Part of an artist's impression of the Queens bedchamber in the newly refurbished palace.

Handling Boxes


As part of our Schools Activities Programme Learning Services offer the following Handling Boxes at Stirling Castle.

World War I Handling Box (S3-S4)

World War II Handling Box (P4-P7)

Follow specific routes (with differentiated worksheets) around the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum and Stirling Castle. In the education room investigate the life of a soldier through artefacts and uniforms.

Leader – Teacher-led

Dates – September to April – Mondays and Fridays on request

Times – 10.00am, 12.30pm

Duration – 2 hours

Max. No. – 33 pupils

Cost - FREE

Booking – Contact Learning Services on 0131 668 8793 /8736

The teachers’ notes which accompany this activity can be downloaded below: