Other websites and organisations who can help
Learning Outdoors
Education Scotland - Outdoor Learning 
- these pages share good practice in outdoor learning and provide information and guidance, including links to the Curriculum for Excellence. Have a look at Where to go in Scotland and Outdoor Learning Activities.
Scottish Natural Heritage Scottish Outdoor Access Resources - developed to help teachers and leaders support young people explore and understand their rights and responsibilities in the outdoors.
Grounds for learning - Scottish school grounds charity, which helps schools develop and use exciting outdoor spaces for play, learning, health and well-being.
Eco-Schools Scotland - a programme of Keep Scotland Beautiful, and part of an international initiative that encourages whole-school action for the environment. It is an award scheme and helps schools to: improve the school's environment, reduce litter and waste, reduce energy and water use, devise efficient was of travelling to and from school, promote healthy lifestyles, encourage active citizenship, build strong partnerships with a variety of community groups and develop international and global links.
SNH supported the biodiversity module associated with Eco-Schools and there is also a schools grounds module that will support work associated with Scotland's nature.
BBC Breathing Places - A project set up to encourage people to do one thing to help nature on their doorstep, that includes schools resources and ideas.
The Royal Highland Education Trust - take classes to farms and farmers to classes.
Find your local Countryside Ranger Service - they run guided walks, school visits and events that aim to help raise awareness and encourage appreciation of Scotland's scenery, wildlife and heritage.
National Nature Reserve website - NNRs are the perfect places to really experience the natural world and our staff can help you make the best of it.
Other organisations and projects
PAW (partnership against wildlife crime) website
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Scotland - Education
Forestry Commission - Learning resources
National Trust for Scotland - Education
Scottish Wildlife Trust - Schools
The Scottish Earth Science Education Forum (SESEF)
The Woodland Trust - Nature Detectives
Cool Seas (Resources for learning about marine life and issues, including activities for Scottish Schools)
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