Auchindrain for Argyll

On display at Auchindrain Museum are new child-friendly interpretation panels for the Township buildings which were designed and illustrated by the pupils of Furnace Primary School. Karen Baird, Class Teacher, Furnace Primary School says that:

“The children have thoroughly enjoyed their closer association with the Museum over this past academic year. They thoroughly enjoyed the days spent with you learning about the Township and hearing not only the history of the houses, but some of the anecdotes associated with them. It made the village come to life for them and was a marvellous starting point for our writing work when we came to work on the pieces for the information boards.

The level of interest generated by physically being able to walk around the buildings and see how things worked was immense. The children also felt that there was a definite purpose to their writing activities following this and it showed in the level of work, which was produced. Being able to take part in the Big Draw using the Museum was also a plus. The children really feel that it is “their” museum now”.