If your school is too far away to visit the National Archives of Scotland (NAS) in Edinburgh for a workshop, book a Glow Meet or videoconferencing session instead. You can book a single session that will focus on one aspect of a topic or you can book up to a maximum of three for greater depth. Each session runs for about 30 minutes.

An introduction to the National Archives of Scotland
Join us for an introductory Glow Meet to find out what happens in the National Archives of Scotland.

What are archives, where do they come from, why and how do we keep them? Discover what we do on a daily basis, meet our staff and ask questions. Sessions can be general or focussed on particular areas e.g. charters and seals, how to read the old handwriting, what a cataloguer does, how we conserve documents, tracing your family tree, the Scottish Register of Tartans or the impact of computer technology on 21st century archives.

How do I link up with the NAS?
The NAS has guest access to Glow so we can web-conference with you using Glow Meet. You will need a microphone and webcam on a computer, ideally linked to an interactive whiteboard, and access to a Glow account. You will be required to set up the Glow Meet from your school and provide us with the appropriate web link.

We can also deliver sessions using standard videoconferencing equipment via IP broadband or ISDN telephone line.

Garden entrance to the NAS

What will it cost?
There is no cost attached to using Glow or an IP connection.
If you use an ISDN connection, we ask that you dial us up and meet the cost of the call.

How to book
Download the guidance to help you make your booking.

Download the Primary Schools booking guidance - Acrobat - PDF 600KB, new window
Download the Secondary Schools booking guidance - Acrobat - PDF 500KB, new window
Download the Glow Booking Form [Acrobat PDF  69 KB, new window]