Edinburgh History Trip – UK

Edinburgh: Crowns, Conflict and Culture

Scotland’s capital is a layered lesson in monarchy, rebellion and identity — from castles to parliament.

Key Stage 3   GCSE   A-level

Edinburgh Castle: Examine the role of monarchy and military power in Scottish history.

Holyrood Palace and Parliament: Explore shifts from royal to democratic control.

National Museum of Scotland: Engage with Scotland’s story through objects and narrative.

Unions, Uprisings and Unicorns

From Jacobites to devolution, Edinburgh offers students a chance to question power, loyalty and identity. It’s the ideal setting for examining Scotland’s past and present — through walls, artefacts and debate.

Study monarchy, union and rebellion in a Scottish context.
Explore national identity and modern devolved power.
Use primary evidence from artefacts and architecture.

Castle Strategy Session

Castle Strategy Session: Sketch defences and power projection.

Holyrood Palace vs Parliament

Holyrood Palace vs Parliament: Compare historic and modern authority.

Jacobite Timeline Task

Jacobite Timeline Task: Trace key players and turning points.

Museum Object Analysis

Museum Object Analysis: Build arguments from real artefacts.

Street Name Mapping

Street Name Mapping: Spot history in the city’s fabric.

Scottish Identity Workshop

Scottish Identity Workshop: Reflect on how people define ‘nation’.

Daily Question Cards

Daily Question Cards: Anchor debate in place-based evidence.

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All travel Provsions (UK transfers, Flights, Internationasl transfers).

Half board accommodation (+packed lunches where applicable)

Experienced in-field tour coordinator (Dedicated to your party only)

All ticketing to itinerary options (Where applicable)

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Full evening activities programme

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