Help us spread the word about Maths Week Scotland!
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:
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
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.
Your help is much appreciated, and we look forward to working with you to make Maths Week Scotland 2026 the biggest and most successful yet. For any questions or if you require help, please contact us on mathsweekscot@nms.ac.uk!
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