Schools explore Parliament exhibition

2 October 2007

Pupils from Mossneuk Primary in East Kilbride viewed the Exemplification of Union in the Scottish Parliament during the "A Union for a' That" education workshop yesterday. The day provided them with an opportunity to see both the English and Scottish copies of the Act of Union, currently on display in the exhibition Making the Act of Union 1707.
The workshops started in Edinburgh Castle, where they were introduced to the historical events leading to the Union of the Parliaments of Scotland and England, and undertook various activities relating to the coinage, heraldry and flags of that period. They followed an architectural trail down the Royal Mile to the Scottish Parliament, looking at the buildings relating to the government of Scotland, including a visit to the old Parliament Hall.
The afternoon was spent in the Scottish Parliament introducing the children to Scottish politics today. Eight upper primary school classes from Scotland are being given this exciting opportunity. Making the Act of Union 1707, is currently on display in the Scottish Parliament until 18 November. Read more about the exhibition. Visit the "A Union for a' That" website.

The project partners are The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland, the National Archives of Scotland, Historic Scotland, the National Library of Scotland, the National Galleries of Scotland, the Scottish Parliament, and the Law Society of Scotland. The project is funded by the Scottish Government.

For further information, the Scottish Parliament media contact is:

Kallon Basham: 0131 348 6088
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Email: kallon.basham@scottish.parliament.uk

For public information enquiries, contact: 0131 348 5000 or 0845 278 1999 (local call rate)
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