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Build it Scotland

A selection of the buildings and landmarks submitted so far, with some recent additions. Can you spot yours?

Build It Scotland presents The Bright Spark Series

Sculptor and designer of the Kelpies, Andy Scott.

Do you love building? Then maybe one of these jobs is for you!

Our series of short profile films uncover the links between gaming and digital building, and a range of exciting STEM related jobs.

Build It Scotland at BBC Scotland, Pacific Quay

What is Build It Scotland?

Build it Scotland allows you to design and build a range of landmarks using 3D design software such as Minecraft, Tinkercad or Sketchup using PCs, laptops or Raspberry Pi's.

A variety of Build it Scotland resources allow you to do this and can be used in conjunction with current projects like 2017's Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology.

Build it Scotland was launched in 2016. We marked Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design by encouraging budding architects to find out more about the nation’s popular landmark buildings including Stirling Castle, the Kelpies, Glasgow’s Armadillo and the Forth Bridges.

Even though our project has now come to a close, our step by step instructions and accompanying video tutorials are still available.

Build it Scotland at the Mitchell Library

Have a look at our new picture gallery, of Build it Scotland's recent week-long event at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow.

The LAB Scotland

Pupils from Ibrox Primary School visited the BBC to experience Build it Scotland. With the help of the LAB, they made a film about their day.

The Kaye Adams Programme

Listen to Stephen from the Build It Scotland team talk about games based learning and changing attitudes towards computer games.

Celebrating Scottish design and creativity

When Netty came to Play!

Netty Plays explores Build It Scotland

YouTuber Netty Plays explores the Build It Scotland Minecraft world

A look back at Build It Scotland

Build It Scotland - looking back

Highlights and thoughts on Build It Scotland from some of those involved in the project

An introduction to the project

Children build their very own digital and 3D printed versions of Scotland’s landmarks.