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Primary 3-7

Learning for Primary pupils…

For a fun full day of learning activities, you can combine any of the activity options below with access to the Visitor Centre. Our team can recommend the best combination of activities for your group depending on your topic of interest and schedule.

DISCOVERY TOURS

Our Discovery Tours explore key areas of New Lanark and provide an engaging and thought-provoking experience for learners. Discovery Tours can be adjusted to suit your relevant area of study on request.

Topics include:
The Story of New Lanark or Power Trail (Hydropower)
 
  • Themes explored in tours include the Victorians, the Industrial Revolution and Renewable energy.
  • Level: P3-7.
  • Length: 1 hour
  • Curriculum Links: SOC 1-03a SOC, 1-04a, SOC 1-06a, SOC 2-03a, SOC 2-04a, SOC 2-06a

HISTORIC CLASSROOM

Travel back in time to the 1820s

Led by a costumed facilitator, our immersive classroom sessions allow learners to experience what a New Lanark school day was like in the 1820s. This session takes place in our reconstructed historic classroom where learners write with authentic slates, try out a marching drill, and compare their experience to modern day schooling.

  • Group size: Up to 35.
  • Most suitable for P4-7.
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Curriculum: Soc1.04a/2.04a

SCOTLAND AND THE SLAVE TRADE SESSION

Be a history investigator!

Take part in our enquiry-based team challenge looking at old documents and objects to explore the role Scots played in the transatlantic slave trade.

  • Suitable for P6/7 only.
  • Duration: 90 mins
  • Curriculum: Soc 2.01a, Soc 2.03a, Soc 2.04a

POWERING UP

Partner Programme: Renewable Energy Session
We are running a series of exciting renewable energy workshops in this special outreach programme in partnership with National Museums of Scotland and the Scottish Power Foundation. Enjoy a hands-on session exploring water, wind and solar power. This special visit includes a workshop and water power tour. These workshops runs seasonally only. Contact us for availability.

SELF-LED VISITS

Self-led visits are a flexible and fun way to explore New Lanark. Our team can provide supporting resources to help you guide your group around the site and engage them with their topic of study.

Highlights that primary groups might enjoy are:

  • Robert Owen’s School for Children
  • The Annie McLeod Experience Ride
  • The Millworkers’ House & Robert Owen’s House

Visits are available to book any day of the week, packed lunch spaces are available to book on request.

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Our Collections

The collection helps to tell the fascinating story of New Lanark, from its days as a working mill, to its decline, restoration and inscription as a World Heritage site.

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