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Sustainable Scotland
Nature & Environment

Sustainable Scotland

...Scotland is a free course that will appeal to anyone with an interest in a sustainable future in the context of contemporary Scottish society. It will give you a broad-based introduction to a number of different aspects of sustainability that impact on Scotland and the wider world...Sustainable Scotland is a free course that will appeal to anyone with an interest in a...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
OpenLearn Scotland
Society, Politics & Law

OpenLearn Scotland

In this hub you'll find an abundance of FREE resources on the nation's history, society and culture.
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What is OpenLearn Scotland?
Society, Politics & Law

What is OpenLearn Scotland?

...Scotland, is intended to be of interest not only to people living in Scotland, but to anyone wishing to know more about Scottish society and culture. Find out more here...The OpenLearn Scotland hub brings together a collection of free educational resources relevant to Scotland. The resources within this unit cover a wide range of subject areas, including education,...
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Article 5 mins
Scotland's gold trail
Nature & Environment

Scotland's gold trail

...Scotland has strong ties with gold mining? Discover the locations where the precious metal is found..._Find out more about The Open University's Environment courses and qualifications. _ Click on the icons below to find out where and when Scotland had its own goldrush, plus what has been made with Scottish gold and what the mining industry has left behind. Use the...
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Gaelic in modern Scotland
Languages

Gaelic in modern Scotland

...Scotland is a multi-lingual country. Gaelic, Scots and English, along with newer introductions from Europe and beyond, all influence the way Scotland's people now speak to each other and to the rest of the world. Created with the positive encouragement of Bòrd na Gàidhlig and with support from BBC Alba, this free course, Gaelic in modern Scotland, is available in both...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Brexit and Scotland’s fishing communities
Nature & Environment

Brexit and Scotland’s fishing communities

...Scotland's fishing industry and how Brexit is leading to an uncertain future...In the 2016 European Referendum, the Scottish local authority area that came closest to a vote to leave the EU was Moray. The Moray area, lying immediately south of the Moray Firth, together with rural Aberdeenshire, lying to its immediate east, have long been important areas for Scotland’s...
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Heritage case studies: Scotland
History & The Arts

Heritage case studies: Scotland

...Scotland are unique in comparison to the rest of Britain. This free course, Heritage case studies: Scotland, uses two case studies to demonstrate how heritage sites have helped to forge the Scottish national identity and history...The heritage traditions of Scotland are unique in comparison to the rest of Britain. This free course, Heritage case studies: Scotland, uses...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
The law and social work in Scotland
Health, Sports & Psychology

The law and social work in Scotland

...Scotland... The law and social work in Scotland A short introduction to this album The legal perspective A social worker describes her experiences working in the Scottish system, giving examples of cases and the procedures involved in her day-to-day life. The legal services council Colin Moodie explains the Legal Services Council, a body which advises the Council on...
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Audio 2 hrs 27 mins