A World of Maths Trail

National Museum of Scotland 1st Jan-31st Dec All day Free
NMS Maths Trail events

Explore the National Museum of Scotland through a maths lens! Through the fascinating world of maths, discover amazing innovations, explore how we communicate, and be wowed by the natural world.

The trail is aimed at ages 7+ and is suitable for families or school classes.

Download the trail to complete on site and find helpful hints in our Teacher's Notes, as well as activities to do back in the classroom.

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Christmas Holiday Countdown 2023

Our Christmas Holiday Countdown is back for 2023! From 1 to 20 December we will be sharing daily maths inspired activities to make the wait for the holidays a little more fun.

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Glasgow's Kelvin Bridges Engineering Trail

Glasgow's West End All day Free

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.

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