Spread the Word

Help us spread the word about Maths Week Scotland!

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Maths Week Scotland is a celebration of the importance of maths in our everyday lives. We have an annual dedicated week of events and activities, which this year will take place 19 September - 27 September 2026 for an extended week, to mark our tenth anniversary

Join in with Maths Week Scotland and help us spread the word. We've provided some materials below to assist you with that. Be sure to tag us in any social media posts, and use #MathsWeekScot so we can see and share what you're up to! You can find us at:

The Media Pack for 2026 will be available soon.

Example Messages

Maths Week Scotland is for schools (and other educational groups) as well as the general public. Below are some suggested general messages for social media, and some longer message suggestions for each audience group for emails/blog posts – feel free to trim or adapt these to your own style.

For Bluesky, Threads, Twitter etc.

#MathsWeekScot is back from 19 - 27 September 2026. Uncover the maths we take for granted in our lives, and see maths in a whole new light. With events are across Scotland for families, adults and schools. Find out more at www.mathsweek.scot

For Facebook

Maths Week Scotland will be back from 19 - 27 September 2026. Uncover the maths we take for granted in our lives, and see maths in a whole new light.

Even if you haven't thought about maths since your last lesson at school, there is something for everyone. Events take place all across Scotland for families, adults and schools. Find an event near you or check out our online activities at www.mathsweek.scot

#MathsWeekScot

For Emails/Blogs (General Public)

Maths Week Scotland will be back from 19 - 27 September 2026. Uncover the maths we take for granted in our lives, and see maths in a whole new light.

Even if you haven't thought about maths since your last lesson at school, there is something for everyone. Events take place all across Scotland for families, adults and schools. Find an event near you or check out our online activities at www.mathsweek.scot

Follow Maths Week Scotland on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MathsWeekScot) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/mathsweek.scot) to keep up with the latest news, and use the hashtag #MathsWeekScot to share your own Maths Week activities.

For Emails/Blogs (Schools)

Maths Week Scotland will be back from 19 - 27 September 2026. Uncover the maths we take for granted in our lives, and see maths in a whole new light.

Find ideas and inspiration for your school, resources for the classroom or trips, and activities during Maths Week Scotland. There's also a whole range of challenges for the classes to take part in, from photography to puzzle solving. Visit www.mathsweek.scot/schools to get your school involved.

Follow Maths Week Scotland on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MathsWeekScot) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/mathsweek.scot) to keep up with the latest news, and use the hashtag #MathsWeekScot to share your own Maths Week activities.

Latest News and Events

News

Maths Week 2026: Maths Matters

Maths Week Scotland is back for 2026 with the theme Maths Matters. To celebrate our tenth year, we will have an extended gala week running over two weekends, from Saturday 19 to Sunday 27 September.

News

RSPB Big Schools' Birdwatch

It is almost time for the RSPB Big Schools’ Bird Watch – the largest citizen science project for schools across the UK. Sign up to take part, from 6th January- 13th February 2026.

21st Feb
Event

The Amazing Mathemagic Show

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street | | 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".