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Primary School Visits

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Learn how sheep become jumpers?

Knit a goggly-eyed snake?

Be a fashion designer?

Primary classes love visiting Borders Textile Towerhouse – there’s lots to see and do!

Children learning to weaveOur experienced museum educators help your pupils to engage with the museum through discovery, discussion and hands-on activities. With our creative approach to cross-curricular learning, we help you bring the Curriculum for Excellence to life.

Our lively collections are ideal for exploring areas as diverse as literacy, numeracy, expressive arts, social studies and technologies.

We work with special needs pupils and all ages, designing activities to suit your aims. Please give us a call to discuss what’s best for your group.

Children sitting cross legged readingPlease supply the following information when you book:

  • A list of preferred dates for your visit
  • Name and address/phone number of group leader
  • Age and size of class
  • Whether you require a lunch room

You will find travel and access information here.

Schools Education Officer: Judith Murray
Telephone: 01450 377155
jemurray@scotborders.gov.uk