6 great videos to learn more about Scotland (for kids!)
I recently discovered The Kid Should See This, thanks to a lovely fan of ours on our Facebook page. Not only is it packed full of fascinating, guaranteed kid-friendly short videos, it also hosts videos on a separate site, avoiding that pesky ‘endless YouTube videos’ loop that kids can get stuck in.
Here are 6 great videos to learn more about Scotland. Watch out for some strong accents!
NB. These videos can’t be embedded on this site so you’ll have to click through to TKSST.
The only thing I really knew about Harris Tweed is that you use human urine to make it. This video goes through the whole process, from sheep to roll of fabric.
2. Lyrics to Auld Lang Syne
This video fits perfectly with our Scotland workbook, which has an activity about the plain English meaning of this Robert Burns song. Ideal for helping kids with our puzzle or to catch up on some tongue-twisting Scots!
If you’re interested in Scotland, check out our Full workbook. It’s 48-pages of educational puzzles and research activities, plus some physical challenges, for kids aged 7-12.
3. Fly with Tilly the Golden Eagle
The BBC have strapped a camera to Tilly the Eagle, then followed her across the Scottish Highlands. Loads of facts about eagles, plus a testy encounter with some ravens.
4. Viking ships!
This animated video is all about Viking ships. OK, it doesn’t mention Scotland explicitly, but you can’t really separate the Vikings from Scotland anyway.
5. Bagpipe fun
OK, so this video is mostly just bagpipe music. But it’s also a great opportunity to check out some of the costumes and marching of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. 10 points if you can spot the drummer wearing leopard print who looks a bit like Pat Butcher.
6. The Unicorns of the Sea
So narwhals aren’t strictly Scottish. In fact, you can’t even see them in Scotland. But the Vikings traded their tusks and the unicorn is the national animal of Scotland so it’s close enough for me!