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Famous Scots

Famous Scots

We are delighted to be able to make freely available a number of resource linking famous Scots and the Great Tapestry of Scotland.

These are the perfect resource to use at home or in the classroom and expand your Scots knowledge!

Famous Scots Summary
Famous Scots TImeline
Quiz
Mini Biography Activity
Mini Biography Activity 2
Blank World Map
Scotland's Place in the World

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