Auchindrain - Education

Committed to Learning

Education

Resource for Learning Committed to Learning Education Funders An Inspirational Resource for Learning The Education Programme is the driving force behind many of the events and activities that take place at Auchindrain. One of the major strands currently underpinning the work is the Crofting Connections Project - a three year education programme designed to enable over 1,200 young people aged 5 to 16 living in remote rural communities throughout the Highlands and Islands to learn about crofting past, present and future, which is also expected to deliver long-term and lasting impacts on the curriculum within local schools. Children from Inveraray, Furnace and Minard primary Schools are the first three schools in Argyll to join the Project. During the Homelife and Heritage event in August 2010, representatives from the three schools drew lots for a piece of land, which they are working and use to grow crops over the year. You may have noticed the signs of their activities in the three scarecrows which guard the plots. We are very interested in other schools throughout Scotland to come and get involved in the work at Auchindrain and to learn how families lived and worked in a Scottish Township.

Education Funders

We are committed to providing an innovative programme of learning activities for schools in an environment, which is welcoming and friendly. Auchindrain offers a unique learning experience for everyone and provides an opportunity to explore the curriculum in a safe and inspirational environment. Our loan boxes also offer a unique teaching resource. Please contact the Museum on 01499 500235 to discover what we can offer your school. On this page: Resource for Learning

Schools at work 2011-12 Activities are being planned for the new School Session for our three local schools, Inveraray, Furnace and Minard and will include: • archaeological digs • plant potatoes on rigs • Crofting Connections

Schools at Work