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Scottish Schools 1st LevelA Sense of Place, The Horsemen of the Scots / Once Upon A LighthouseThe Horsemen of the Scots / Once Upon A Lighthouse

Two short stories for younger learners on what makes each of us feel unique.

  • "There’s a dell in the woods. Deep and dark, where pine trees grow thick."
  • "Uphill we rode, swiftly, through clouds of midges and spider webs, until we came to the edge of the woods."
  • Bridei's story of a world about to change forever was written by David Macphail.
  • Nicola Roy
  • "The lighthouse made it safe for passing ships and boats.... But for Rory the lighthouse was a friend that watched over him."
  • "The tide was like a postman delivering things to his part of the north of Scotland."
  • Janis Mackay
  • Daniel Cameron narrates Once Upon A Lighthouse. In the previous episode, hear him tell the story of Alex in The Explorers.

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  • Scottish Schools 1st Level—A Sense of Place, The Horsemen of the Scots / Once Upon A Lighthouse

    Two short stories for young learners on finding your place in the world.

    School Radio

Galleries

  • Finding Home/A School Day on the Moon—Stargazing: Stars and Constellations

  • The Horsemen of the Scots / Once Upon A Lighthouse—A Sense of Place, The Horsemen of the Scots / Once Upon A Lighthouse

  • The Explorers / The Dragon at the Bottom of Our Garden—A Sense of Place, The Explorers / The Dragon at the Bottom of Our Garden

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