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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.

1st Jan-31st Dec
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Edinburgh Castle Quest

Edinburgh Castle | | Free to download/ admission fees apply for in-person visits
How did maths shape Edinburgh Castle and make life within it possible? Suitable for a self-led visit to the Castle or most of the activities can be done in the classroom too.
28th Feb-23rd May
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St Andrews Maths Circles

University of St. Andrews | | Free
Social club for maths-loving kids. Weekly (Saturdays) during term time. Best suited for S1 to S5.
28th Feb-23rd May
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Glasgow Maths Circles

University of Glasgow | | Free
Social club for maths-loving kids. Weekly (Saturdays) during term time. Best suited for S1 to S5.
1st Jan-8th Jun
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Scottish Actuarial Innovators Challenge

Online with Final in the National Robotarium, Heriot-Watt University | | Free
An exciting national competition giving S4–S6 pupils the chance to work with real data, solve a real-world case study and discover what actuaries do.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Wild Maths Family Trail

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh | | Free
Take a walk around the National Museum of Scotland's Natural World galleries and see how much wild maths you can spot in the museum’s collections!
1st Jan-30th Jun
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I'm a Mathematician, Get me out of here!

Online | | Free
Show students real-life applications of maths. Connect your students with people using maths in their work through I'm a Mathematician, Get me out of here!
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Museum of Rural Life Family Maths Trail

National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride | | Included in admission
Come along to the National Museum of Rural Life and take part in our free Family Maths Trail.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Museum of Flight Family Maths Trail

National Museum of Flight, East Lothian | | Included in admission

Come along to the National Museum of Flight and take part in our free Family Maths Trail.

1st Jan-31st Dec
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Kipper the Cat’s Maths Trail For Schools

Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther | | £4 per pupil

Visit the Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther with your class and explore the importance of maths in the fishing industry.

1st Jan-31st Dec
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Maths in Motion at the Gallery of Modern Art

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Modern One | | Free

Download the resource or book a free self-led visit to the gallery, to explore pattern, scale, shape, symmetry and maths in motion!

1st Jan-31st Dec
Event

Discover Edinburgh's Mathematical History

Edinburgh City Centre | | Free

Explore the mathematical delights hidden in Edinburgh's city centre in this self-led trail.

1st Jan-31st Dec
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The Curse of the Burial Dagger

Online | | £3.50

Play this award-winning forensic science based puzzle mystery meets graphic novel in classes or groups.

1st Jan-31st Dec
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Stirling University Self-led Maths Trail

University of Stirling Campus | | Free

Take a self-guided walk around Stirling University campus and discover how there is mathematics in architecture, art and nature.

1st Jan-31st Dec
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Summerlee Museum School Maths Trail

Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Coatbridge | | Free

Summerlee Museum has two self-led math trails for primary school pupils which you can download and use for FREE!

1st Jan-31st Dec
Event

Borders Textile Towerhouse Thread Count Maths Trail

Borders Textile Towerhouse, Hawick | | Free

Come and explore Borders Textile Towerhouse in Hawick with our kids activity trail.

1st Jan-31st Dec
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Summerlee Museum Family Maths Trail

Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Coatbridge | | Free

Come along to Summerlee Museum and take part in our free Family Maths Trail.

1st Jan-31st Dec
Event

All things numerical at the Gallery of Modern Art

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Modern One | | Free

Book a free visit to the Gallery of Modern Art, to explore pattern, scale, shape, symmetry and all things numerical!

1st Jan-31st Dec
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Ancient Egyptian Maths and Science

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre | | £45 (free for glasgow schools)

Schools workshop. Work in groups to solve problems faced by the Ancient Egyptian thousands of years ago, learn to measure and weigh just like they did, and handle objects they made.

1st Jan-31st Dec
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Journey on the Silk Road

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow | | £45 (free for glasgow schools)

Workshop for schools. Come on an adventure with us on the Silk Road and discover artifacts from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa!

1st Jan-31st Dec
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Maths Money Marvels

Online | | Free

Museum on the Mound is excited to offer a free, hands-on, interactive digital workshop that brings money and maths to life.

1st Jan-31st Dec
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Money Maths at Museum on the Mound

Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh | | 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.

Finn Finity's Lego Challenge

Building with Lego is a great opportunity to incorporate a little maths in to children's play time. How many bricks do they need of each colour? What size of bricks? Download our free Lego Challenge Cards to for even more Lego maths fun!

Maths Week Scotland Activity Packs

Suitable for all levels

Our Activity Packs contain ways to celebrate and enjoy Maths Week Scotland with early, first, second or third/fourth level children, either at home or school. NEW PACKS FOR 2025!

Content provided by Education Scotland