An ivory chess pieces of a figure wearing long robes and a helmet while holding a sword and shield
Free
Schools sessions

Gaelic Stories

About Gaelic Stories

Shine a spotlight on Gaelic culture for World Gaelic Week. Discover standout objects from our Collection and explore the rich stories they reveal about Gaelic history, heritage, and identity.

English and Gaelic version available.

What will my pupils do in the session?

Pupils will: 

  • Discover the stories behind a range of objects from our collection, including the Lewis chess pieces, the red book of Clanranald, and the Hunterston Brooch
  • Take part in interactive quizzes
  • Use museum objects as primary sources
  • Investigate a mystery object.

About Digital Schools Sessions

Our Digital Schools Sessions bring the museum to your classroom. Our free sessions are led by our team of Learning Communicators and are broadcast using Microsoft Teams. 

Read our FAQs for further information about our sessions. 

Definitely check these sessions out and sign up, your class will love them!

P2/3 Teacher, North Lanarkshire

Curriculum links

SOC 1-02a, SOC 1-04a, SOC 2-03a,  SOC 2-04a 

LIT 1-01a / LIT 1-02a, LIT 1-07a, LIT 2-07a  

LGL 1-01a, LGL 2-01a, LGL 1-09a, LGL 2-09a

LNG 1-01a, LNG 2-01a,LNG 1-09a, LNG 2-09a

EXA 1-02a, EXA 2-02a

RME 1-02a, RME 2-02a , RME 1-04a, RME 2-04a,  

RME 1-05a, RME 2-05a, RME 1-07a, RME 2-07a

Sustainable development goals

4, 10, 11, 16

Meta skills framework

Self-management: Focusing, Curiosity, Integrity

Social intelligence: Communicating, Feeling 

Innovation:Curiosity, Sense-making, Critical thinking 

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