On 30th November it is Saint Andrew's Day, it is also called the Feast of Saint Andrew or Andermas. This is a time when we celebrate the patron saint of Scotland, so why not learn more about Scotland's riveting political and natural landscapes with our broad range of learning resources?
Take a look at the FREE courses, articles and interactives below. You can even visit OpenLearn Scotland, our decidated hub on Scotland's scoiety, culture and history...
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The Life of Saint Andrew
Read now to access more details of The Life of Saint AndrewThis extract from Alban Butler's 18th Century work on the lives of the saints tells the story of Scotland's patron saint.
Level: 1 Introductory
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OpenLearn Scotland
Learn more to access more details of OpenLearn ScotlandExplore an abundance of FREE resources on the Scotland's history, society and culture.
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Scotland's gold trail
Take part now to access more details of Scotland's gold trailDid you know that Scotland has strong ties with gold mining? Discover the locations where the precious metal is found.
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Key events in Scotland, 1920s-2016: A timeline
Take part now to access more details of Key events in Scotland, 1920s-2016: A timelineAn interactive timeline of the most important events in Scottish political, cultural and economic history.
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Scotland and The Battle for Britain: Key places
Take part now to access more details of Scotland and The Battle for Britain: Key placesScotland and The Battle for Britain features locations all over the country. Explore them and the rest of Scotland's geography with this interactive map.
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Revisiting Red Clydeside: 'Bloody Friday': The Battle of George Square, Glasgow, 1919
Read now to access more details of Revisiting Red Clydeside: 'Bloody Friday': The Battle of George Square, Glasgow, 1919On January 31st 1919 a violent confrontation between the police and striking Glasgow workers took place in George Square. 100 years on, this collection explores the events that lead to 'Bloody Friday' and the legacies of the Red Clydeside period.
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In deep, stormy waters: Scotland, the UK and the politics of fishing
Read now to access more details of In deep, stormy waters: Scotland, the UK and the politics of fishingFour of the top five UK ports for landed weight are in Scotland. Is there a possibility of an independent Scotland opting to become an EU member re-joining the EUs Common Fisheries Policy?
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Scottish courts and the law
Learn more to access more details of Scottish courts and the lawThis free course, Scottish courts and the law, explores the role, function and purpose of the courts in Scotland and their relationship with the law. You consider the way in which cases come to court, the difference between the criminal and civil justice systems, the separation of powers, how individuals may become involved with the court ...
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Health, disease and society: Scottish influence in the 19th century
Learn more to access more details of Health, disease and society: Scottish influence in the 19th centuryThis free course, Health, disease and society: Scottish influence in the 19th century, examines the role that Scots played in contributing to the developments in healthcare during the nineteenth century. The radical transformation of medicine in Europe included the admission of women as doctors and the increased numbers of specialised ...
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