I couldn’t afford the deposit for the rents for new places. It was the lowest time of my life. I thought to myself: 'You’ve served your country, you come home and no-one seems to give a damn about you.' - Donald
Hear, see and feel history come to life. Search our learning resources, find out about our latest competition for schools or book a visit from Bud or a Factory Tour.
Our FREE learning packs include 3 posters (in English and Gaelic), and an A4 Competition Flyer. We can also send you FREE balloons, bunting, poppy seeds, banners, bouncy hoppers and other fun materials.
Our theme for 2023 is the Path of the Poppy competition, which invites learners to tell the story of the poppy in Scotland.
Our extensive programme of fundraising came to a grinding halt in late March with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out how we continued to drive fundraising through innovative digital campaigns.
Our theme for 2022 is ‘The Day War Started’, which encourages P5 – S3 learners to think about how quickly conflicts can start and why.
Poppyscotland Learning has been developed in conjunction with a number of partner organisations.
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Douglas Constable inspired our 2021 Learning Competition. Find out more about the letter he wrote to his former Head Teacher, detailing life in the WW1 trenches.
Our inspiring, highly informative, fun activities and learning resources were created for the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. These resources are designed to be Smart Board friendly include a Gaelic version of the learner activities are FREE to download.
Volunteering on board Bud is a unique, interactive and fun opportunity to gain experience working with young people and our supporting staff with informative sessions and learning more about the work of Poppyscotland.
Say hello to our dedicated Bud team – our Learning Officers and Drivers who travel across Scotland sharing the story of the Poppy. Find out their favourite Bud features and favourite places visited while on tour.
Our FREE learning materials highlight the importance of remembrance, veterans and the poppy. The resources have been designed for use by schools, youth groups and families, and are all linked to Curriculum for Excellence.
The Poppy Story book is a beautifully illustrated paperback book aimed at children aged 4-9 years old and tells the story of the Poppy and Remembrance, with particular reference to Scotland. Buy or order your copy here.
Our exciting new digital Book Club for younger learners launches online in September 2022. We’ve chosen books that will encourage and inspire children to explore different themes linked to war.
Our library of short films includes animated films produced in conjunction with Education Scotland and Lady Haig's Poppy Factory.
Take a look at the evolution of our Scottish Poppy, and compare it to some poppies from around the world including Canada, New Zealand, America and Australia.
2026 will mark 100 years of the poppy in Scotland. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are inviting you to use your skills to help us design a product that will be on sale in the lead up to 2026 – The Centenary Calendar.
We've packed this guide full of ideas. There's 25 simple yet creative ways to inspire countless educational and fundraising experiences for all ages and abilities. It's available in both English and Gaelic.
Meet Bud. Our truck that is travelling Scotland sharing our archive, veterans’ stories and the poppy’s heritage.
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