Education and training projects

Information about Archaeology Scotland projects that took place in Mauchline

An interactive map and app will be created celebrating the culture and heritage of Mauchline, available to all

Mauchline pupils recreated a famous Burns Poem in CARS project

Based on local artefacts and their journey into the 21st century through poem and song

We hosted a training course on the introduction to traditional Scottish slate roofing, including practical work

We hosted a training course on traditional signwriting, including attendees hand-painting their own sign to take home

The young people of Mauchline took part in a week long summer school programme of media and Parkour

We hosted a training course on traditional joinery for windows and doors, including common repairs for sash and case windows and tips to avoid deterioration

We hosted a training course on traditional rubble wall building and repointing, including attendees learning how to build solid, freestanding walls using local sandstone