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Culloden teacher information

Primary sessions at Culloden

We offer a wide range of sessions for primary schools. A half-day visit includes one session; a full-day visit includes two sessions. All visits include a battlefield tour.

Property-based sessions

A Soldier’s Life

Discover what life was like for a Jacobite or Government soldier. Through this interactive storytelling session, pupils will explore the battlefield, the history of the site and what life was like in the army.

  • Suitable for P3–P4
  • 120 mins
  • Curriculum for Excellence: SOC 2-02a | SOC 2-06a | LIT 2-07a

People of the Battle

This session explores life in 18th-century Britain, and the difficult decisions that people were
faced with. Pupils will think critically about the Jacobite Risings and the impact they had on the people involved.

  • Suitable for P5–P7
  • 120 mins
  • Curriculum for Excellence: SOC 2-03a | LIT 2-02a

Loyalty or Treason

Pupils will discover how we can use objects to understand life in the 18th century as well as find out more about the Jacobite Risings through hands-on activities and teamwork.

  • Suitable for P5–P7
  • 120 mins
  • Curriculum for Excellence: SOC 2-03a | LIT 2-02a | LIT 2-06a

Teacher-led visit

Your class can enjoy a visit to Culloden led by you. We’ll provide resources beforehand to help you prepare for the day. Explore the visitor centre and 360-degree battle immersion theatre, before viewing our roof garden and walking along the lines of the battle. This is a cross-curricular learning experience you can adapt to suit your own class .

  • Suitable for P4–P7
  • 120 mins
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“Very impressed with the delivery; involvement throughout the story was spot on.”
Primary teacher
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Outdoor learning sessions

Meet the Creatures of Culloden

Discover the wide range of creatures who call Culloden Moor their home, from our conservation grazing herd of cows to our resident moles. Learn about habitats, food chains, camouflage and so much more!

  • Suitable for P4–P7
  • 120 mins
  • Curriculum for Excellence: SCN 1-02a | SCN 2-02a | LIT 2-02a | LIT 2-07a

Wicked Woodland Walk

Embark on a ‘foraging and finding’ expedition to investigate the different types of trees that grow in our woodland. Discover more about how important trees and woodlands are to our lives.

  • Suitable for P4–P7
  • 120 mins
  • Curriculum for Excellence: SCN 2-01a | LIT 2-02a | LIT 2-07a

Bugs, Wings & Beasts with Stings

Investigate why bugs are so important and what they do for our planet, then go on a ‘bug hunt’ to discover what types of bugs live at Culloden. Build a bug hotel to take back to class.

  • Suitable for P4–P7
  • 120 mins
  • Curriculum for Excellence: SCN 2-01a | LIT 2-02a | LIT 2-07a

Online session

Museum Curators

Join us in an interactive online session to hear Jacobite stories associated with some of the objects in our collection. Pupils will think critically about the objects, discover who might have used them and learn how they are cared for.

  • Suitable for P5–P7
  • 40 mins
  • Curriculum for Excellence: SOC 2-03a | LIT 2-02a | LIT 2-06a
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Culloden teacher information

Learning at Culloden is about discovering the story of the Jacobites through skills-based, hands-on activities. We have a range of sessions you can book for your class.

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Learning resources at Culloden

Here are some helpful resources to assist in planning your school visit.

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Practicalities for your school visit

Here is some helpful additional information about booking your school trip at Culloden.

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