Maths Trails
Scroll down to browse maths trails available across Scotland, for schools, families, and the general public. Including trails at museums and other venues, as well as outdoor walking trails.
Museum Trails for Schools
A World of Maths Trail
Explore the National Museum of Scotland with our maths trail for families and school classes.
Summerlee Museum School Maths Trail
Summerlee Museum has two self-led math trails for primary school pupils which you can download and use for FREE!
Kipper the Cat’s Maths Trail For Schools
Visit the Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther with your class and explore the importance of maths in the fishing industry.
Edinburgh Castle Quest
Museum Trails for Families
Wild Maths Family Trail
Summerlee Museum Family Maths Trail
Come along to Summerlee Museum and take part in our free Family Maths Trail.
Museum of Flight Family Maths Trail
Come along to the National Museum of Flight and take part in our free Family Maths Trail.
Museum of Rural Life Family Maths Trail
Borders Textile Towerhouse Thread Count Maths Trail
Come and explore Borders Textile Towerhouse in Hawick with our kids activity trail.
Outdoor Walking Trails
Discover Edinburgh's Mathematical History
Explore the mathematical delights hidden in Edinburgh's city centre in this self-led trail.
Stirling University Self-led Maths Trail
Take a self-guided walk around Stirling University campus and discover how there is mathematics in architecture, art and nature.
Civil Engineering Trails
Aberdeen Harbour Civil Engineering Trail
This self-led walk from Aberdeen Harbour to Girdle Ness will take you back in time to Aberdeen’s beginnings, through history right up to the present.
Dumfries Bridges Civil Engineering Trail
On this self-led walk through the town centre bridges you’ll learn about the engineering behind them and see things you may never have noticed before.
The Mathematical - Edinburgh's Union Canal Trail
This self-led walk along the stretch from Fountainbridge near the city centre, to the Slateford Aqueduct will take you through the history of the city as well as that of Scotland itself.
Falkirk Tunnel & Wheel Civil Engineering Trail
This self-led trail takes you on a journey from the Falkirk Tunnel to its more famous neighbour, the Falkirk Wheel, along the Union Canal.
Glasgow's Clyde Bridges Engineering Trail
Glasgow’s Forth & Clyde Canal Engineering Trail
This self-led walk along Glasgow’s Forth & Clyde Canal will take you through the history of the city as well as that of Scotland itself.
Glasgow's Kelvin Bridges Engineering Trail
This self-led walk from Kirklee along the River Kelvin will take you on a scenic journey with bridges old and new, simple and grand.
Milngavie Reservoirs Civil Engineering Trail
This self-led walk around the popular Milngavie Reservoirs will open your eyes to the amazing civil engineering that’s all around them.
Latest News and Events
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Active Maths Challenge
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Money Maths at Museum on the Mound
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.