Social Studies/Citizenship

Remember Grampian TV? Watch this 8-minute clip from their highly engaging 1980 documentary, ‘St Valery: Last Post for the 51st’. St Valery survivors tell their stories: “It was like a bee trying to sting an elephant. That’s my opinion anyway. We had no chance.” #StValery80.

A recording of ‘Tha ar n’ainm ard air Menheim’ filmed at the live performance of Far, Far from Ypres in Selkirk, November 2018.

A recording of ‘An Eala Bhan’ filmed at the live performance of Far, Far from Ypres in Selkirk, November 2018.

A recording of ‘Hallowe’en’ filmed at the live performance of Far, Far from Ypres in Selkirk, November 2018.

A recording of ‘Keep Right on to the End of the Road’ filmed at the live performance of Far, Far from Ypres in Selkirk, November 2018.

A recording of ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’ filmed at the live performance of Far, Far from Ypres in Selkirk, November 2018.

A recording of ‘I Don’t Want to be a Solider’ filmed at the live performance of Far, Far from Ypres in Selkirk, November 2018.

A recording of ‘Pack up your Troubles’ filmed at the live performance of Far, Far from Ypres in Selkirk, November 2018.

A recording of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’ filmed at the live performance of Far, Far from Ypres in Selkirk, November 2018.

A recording of ‘Tipperary’ filmed at the live performance of Far, Far from Ypres in Selkirk, November 2018.

A recording of ‘Geordie McCrae’ filmed at the live performance of Far, Far from Ypres in Selkirk, November 2018.

A Gaelic animated version of The Poppy Story book. The book follows the development of the Poppy as a symbol of remembrance from the poem In Flanders Fields, and how the Poppy is used to raise money and help those who need it today. It is aimed at children aged four to eight years old.

An animated version of The Poppy Story book. The book follows the development of the Poppy as a symbol of remembrance from the poem In Flanders Fields, and how the Poppy is used to raise money and help those who need it today. It is aimed at children aged four to eight years old.

A short video in which Dr William Kenefick provides an overview of the impact that WW1 had on the political landscape.

A short video in which Dr William Kenefick and Trevor Royle discuss the economic change and difficulties that followed WW1.

A short video in which Trevor Royle and Dr William Kenefick discuss the effect that WW1 had on industry, agriculture and fishing.

A short video in which experts discuss commemoration and remembrance, including the memorialisation process following WW1, and what the future of remembrance might look like. Experts include John Anderson, Dr Ann Petrie, Gordon Michie, Neil McLennan and Dr Iain Donald.

A short video in which experts including Dr Derek Patrick, Neil McLennan and Trevor Royle discuss casualties and deaths during WW1, and the effect these had on Scotland.

A short video in which Dr William Kenefick introduces the topic of pacifism and conscientious objectors and their role during WW1.

A short video in which Dr Ann Petrie provides an introduction to the topic of rent strikes during WW1.

A short video in which Dr William Kenefick discusses the role played by propaganda and the press during WW1.

A short video in which experts discuss the experience of Scots on the Western Front in WW1, with specific reference to the battles of Loos and the Somme. Experts include Trevor Royle, Dr Michael Taylor, Group Captain Bob Kemp, Dr Iain Donald and Dr Derek Patrick.

A short video in which experts discuss what life in the trenches was like during WW1, including the impact of the technology of war (gas, tanks, machine guns, aircraft and artillery). Experts include Group Captain Bob Kemp, Trevor Royle, Dr Michael Taylor and Neil McLennan.

A short video in which experts discuss the topic of recruitment and conscription during WW1. Experts include John Anderson, Dr William Kenefick and Dr Derek Patrick.

A recording of ‘Your King and Country Needs You’ filmed at the live performance of Far, Far from Ypres in Selkirk, November 2018

A short paper animation that highlights the educational resources and materials available through Poppyscotland Learning.

A short film to introduce Sowing the Poppy seed: Poppyscotland Learning.

A short film which follows a Primary 7 class as they tour Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory in Edinburgh, meeting some of the disabled ex-servicemen who hand-make the poppies and wreaths for the Scottish Poppy Appeal.

A short and powerful film which starts in the fields of Flanders and follows a single poppy from its creation in Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory, through the fundraising process, finally meeting people who have benefited from the money raised.  

A short documentary film detailing the experiences of one veteran who has been helped by Poppyscotland.

Short promotional film made by Mat Durham for Poppyscotland in 2007. Mat was a 22-year old former soldier when he made the film, who had served three operational tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

An impressionistic short film featuring the often moving reminiscences of a group of veterans from a variety of service backgrounds.

A short documentary film detailing the experiences of one veteran who has been helped by Poppyscotland.

A short documentary film covering all aspects of the history and current work of Poppyscotland as well as aspects of working in a charity or social enterprise.

Remember Grampian TV? Watch this 8-minute clip from their highly engaging 1980 documentary, ‘St Valery: Last Post for the 51st’. St Valery survivors tell their stories: “It was like a bee trying to sting an elephant. That’s my opinion anyway. We had no chance.” #StValery80.