Edinburgh Castle Quest

Edinburgh Castle 1st Jan-31st Dec All day Free to download/ admission fees apply for in-person visits

Best suited for Second Level

How did maths shape Edinburgh Castle and make life within it possible?

These activities are aimed at P5-7 pupils and cover aspects of Numeracy and Mathematics and Social Studies areas of Curriculum for Excellence.

Download the trail for your self-led visit to Edinburgh Castle or try out the activities at home or in the classroom. If you are visiting the Castle, we recommend bringing a tape measure with you.

Edinburgh Castle Quest

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News 25th March 2026

Maths Week Scotland is moving

Responsibility for the Maths Week Scotland programme is moving to Education Scotland. Planning is underway for the tenth anniversary of the programme. Further information will be available from Education Scotland soon.

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1st Jan-31st Dec

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Event

Money Maths at Museum on the Mound

Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh | All day | Free

We are excited to offer Maths versions of our popular money-themed schools workshops. These are entirely free of charge. Best suited for P5-P7 pupils.