Lighting Up the Curriculum for Excellence

Inspiring the next generation of Engineers and Scientists

CPD Workshops

With expert tuition from passionate professionals, we show you the basics of soldering and fault-finding in a half-day workshop.


Comments from past participants

"Hands-on, relaxed atmosphere, inspirational."

"Using the equipment – making mistakes and sorting them – means we can help the children with any problems they encounter."

"You get a sensible answer to a silly question."


"I am looking forward to starting a young engineers club – this course has refired my interest!"

"This will generate a lot of enthusiasm from children and let them get creative."

"I feel this is in line with Curriculum for Excellence – opening up more doors for children to get creative."


Latest News

Electronics CPD Workshops

We will be running combined Lighting Up and Rampaging Chariots soldering workshops for Primary and Secondary teachers in Burntisland and Duns.


Museum of Communication, Burntisland, Friday 10th June 3pm - 6pm

Berwickshire High School, Duns, Tuesday 7th June 9am - 12pm

All welcome! Contact Benjie Marwick Johnstone to reserve your space.

Free Top-Up Kits

Thanks to generous funding from the Institute of Physics, we once again have free top-up packs available for schools who have previously taken part in the Lighting Up project.


Contact Benjie Marwick Johnstone to apply. Hurry while stocks last!