Funding
Don’t let a lack of funds stop you from taking part in Maths Week Scotland. Apply for financial help through our Grants Fund.
Grant funding support for Maths Week Scotland 2026 will be announced later in the year.
Previous Successful Applicants
Take a look at some examples of the previous projects supported by funding, for inspiration!
Aberdeen Science Centre
- Interactive workshops for schools and visitor groups
Glasgow Science Centre
- Hands-on community art workshops focusing on Tangram, Rangoli & Fibonacci
University of Strathclyde
- One-day inter-authority maths conference: ‘Beauty & Relevance of Maths’
University of Edinburgh
- 'Geometry, Art & Mind' interactive exhibit
STEM Ambassadors in Scotland
- Funding used to create webpage and resource booklet for teachers
Learning Links Scotland
- Training workshops for maths practitioners
Professional Learning Academy
- Boomwhacker training session for maths practitioners
Dumfries and Galloway Council
- Maths Fun Roadshow for schools & town trails in 12 towns across the region
Scottish Maritime Museum
- Free school visits for primary schools & weekend of family workshops
Glencoe Folk Museum
- New meteorological school loan box
Gairloch Museum
- Escape Room challenge for schools
Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
- ‘Maths Attack’ family workshops and maths trail
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
- Weekend of family friendly weaving activities
Latest News and Events
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Citizen Science Projects 2026
You don’t need to be a scientist to take part in real research. Citizen science projects welcome people of all ages to help by counting, observing, measuring, and recording what they see around them. Here are a few inspiring ways you can get involved this year.
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Scottish Science Festivals in 2026
We love science festivals here at Maths Week Scotland, as there's always lots of maths involved! To help you keep up to date with all the science festivals happening in Scotland this year, we've made a list of the ones we know about and we'll update the list throughout the year.
21st Feb
Event
The Amazing Mathemagic Show
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street
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Free
Experience the wonder of mathematics, as students and staff from the University of Edinburgh transform into captivating performers, dazzling magicians, and astonishing "mind readers".