Scots on the Western Front
Films (view all)
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 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.
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A recording of ‘Your King and Country Needs You’ filmed at the live performance of Far, Far from Ypres in Selkirk, November 2018
Learning Materials (view all)
A selection of source extracts and accompanying teacher’s notes to help students analyse and contextualise historical sources around this topic.
- Curriculum Area:
- Social Studies
- Social Studies/Citizenship
- Suitable For Levels:
- Fourth Level
- Senior Level
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- Scots on the Western Front