- May 2nd, 2011
Scottish Heritage
- nickmorgan
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A core part of being a global citizen is a knowledge of your own heritage and culture. ‘World Heritage Day 2011′ was celebrated in April, and many Scots took part in events to enjoy aspects of the rich historic and contemporary cultures of Scotland.
The ‘Shadows of our Ancestors’ project highlighted the significance of the five locations identified by UNESCO as ‘World Heritage Sites’ of international importance. New Lanark is one of our five Scottish sites, and its staff organised a special event to mark the occasion with students. An article in The Guardian reported on celebrations in Edinburgh in the historic Old Town.
During May 2011 Scotland’s museums will be taking part in the ‘Festival of Museums’, offering the public a range of additional events which highlight aspects of our culture, arts and history. The festival website lists local events.
National organisations such as Historic Scotland run learning activities and educational visits throughout the year, and teachers and students also have access to resources like the Scottish Screen Archive which illuminate Scottish history through photographs and moving images.
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