Junior Ranger: Historic Land Use

Castleview Junior Rangers were discovering how Craigmillar Castle Park has been used by people over the years. They searched for evidence in their environment to decipher clues given..

POSTED BY: OLTeam Kirsten FROM Castleview Primary
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Reason for trip: School/Education

Junior Ranger: Historic Land Use

Castleview Junior Rangers were discovering how Craigmillar Castle Park has been used by people over the years. They searched for evidence in their environment to decipher clues given..

DESCRIPTION

Class used maps and treasure hunt clues to find out about Craigmillar Castle Park. Learners took it in turns to note down key bits of information as they moved through the park finding evidence of the past.

Craigmillar Castle Park is steeped in history and has many interesting features. Old monuments, quarries and ornamental walks are just some of the gems to discover.

FEATURES

  • Trees woodland Trees woodland
  • Grass Grass
  • Historic buildings / monuments Historic buildings / monuments

ACCESSIBILITY

  • Free of charge Free of charge