Tag Archives: museum

Oh, the places we will go…

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Sarah Cowie

Happy new year to all our lovely readers! So, this morning, to ease everyone back into work, I asked people in the Museums Office: Which was your favourite museum you visited in 2012, and where would you love to visit … Continue reading →

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Our 2012 – A review…

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Sarah Cowie

It’s been quite a year in museums, opening 2 new museums, and running our other 3 alongside them for the first time. We’ve also undergone a service review, seen jobs change and new staff come on board. So all in … Continue reading →

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Work Experience by Susan

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Sarah Cowie

It was my father who insisted I try for the placement in the museum. The planning for work experience in Knox Academy is long and complicated, and I wanted to focus on more pressing matters. With Prelims looming just three … Continue reading →

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Family Activity Day is nearly here!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Sarah Cowie

Looking for a fun day for the whole family? Saturday 18th August is Family Activity Day at Prestongrange Museum between 12.30pm-3.30pm We’ll have the following activities: Kayaking Orienteering (£1 per map) Arts and Crafts Dance Archery Meet the Ranger Service … Continue reading →

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Macmerry’s Museum Down Under!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Sarah Cowie

On Tuesday I went to visit Miss Murphy’s P5/6 class at Macmerry Primary. The class had been learning about Australia, and after writing a letter to ask people for objects about the topic, decided they were going to make a museum. I … Continue reading →

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The Romans come to Musselburgh

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Sarah Cowie

Are you finding out about the Romans in class at the moment? Why not visit the Roman exhibition in Musselburgh Museum for FREE! Class visits are available from now until March so book your place soon. The exhibition includes things … Continue reading →

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Macmerry Primary’s Dinosaur Museum

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Sarah Cowie

Last Friday I visited P2/3’s Dinosaur Museum at Macmerry Primary. It was fantastic! I was able to go round and speak to someone at each table about different dinosaurs. The ‘staff’ in the museum told me about some dinosaurs I’d … Continue reading →

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Aberlady heads back in time!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Sarah Cowie

You might remember from an earlier blog that Alice and I visited Aberlady Primary to help them with their museum on World War Two. I am pleased to say that it looks fantastic! You can judge for yourself below… Well … Continue reading →

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End of Work Experience

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sarah Cowie

What a week I have had! I’ve been blown away by everything I’ve done and experienced, as well as learnt. I can’t believe it’s nearly over; this week has flown by so quickly as I’ve had so much to do … Continue reading →

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My Work Experience

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Sarah Cowie

Hello, my name is Alice and I go to North Berwick High School. I have chosen to go to East Lothian Museums Service for my work experience week. For those who don’t know, a work placement is a requirement for … Continue reading →

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