Who Represents Me?
Our new resource ‘Who Represents Me?‘ is designed to supplement schools’ material looking at elected representatives. It has two worksheets and accompanying PowerPoints for pupils to consider who they should contact about various issues. The first worksheet looks at some general issues which are dealt with at local or national level, while second worksheet gives […]
Doomsday Clock 2026
On 27th January 2026, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the metaphorical clock to 85 seconds before midnight – the point of annihilation. That is one second closer than it was set last year. Download our free resource for schools about the Doomsday Clock. The main factors influencing the clock this year were nuclear weapons, climate change, and […]
Botanics Peace Garden Opening
🌿 Event – Wednesday 6th August 2025🌿 Our members joined Glasgow CND’s commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at 11:30am on Wednesday 6th August in the Botanic Gardens Glasgow at the new peace garden ( 📍 located near the pond, just before the Kibble Palace). Then followed the formal […]
Support the Botanic Gardens Peace Garden
🌿 Event – Friday 6th June 2025🌿 Join us at 11am on 6th June 2025 in the Botanic Gardens for the soft launch of the Glasgow Lord Provost’s Peace Garden and a celebration of local children’s peace-themed projects. 📍 The new garden is located near the pond, just before the Kibble Palace. 📍 About the […]
Peace Education Scotland AGM
The AGM of Peace Education Scotland takes place online, on Monday 19th May 2025 at 5pm Anyone interested in the work of Peace Education Scotland is welcome to attend the online meeting. Please email us for a link. You can download the agenda here: agm-agenda-0525 [PDF]
EIS – Education for Peace
We can be found in the resources section of ‘Education for Peace‘ – a policy document by the EIS. As the largest Scottish teachers’ union, the EIS is concerned with the relationship between education and society. Education for Peace is important because it can help create a more peaceful world by empowering learners to gain […]
Doomsday Clock 2025
This week, on 28th January 2025, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the metaphorical clock to 89 seconds before midnight – the point of annihilation. That is one second closer than it was set last year. Download our free resource for schools about the Doomsday Clock. The main factors influencing the clock this year were nuclear weapons, climate change, […]
Israel bulletin
This month we are launching a new resource “Nuclear Deterrence and Israel” to explore the concept of nuclear deterrence and understand why Israel’s nuclear arsenal may or may not have prevented conflicts. Our new resource is available to download here: israel-nuclear-weapons.pdf (PDF) israel-quiz.pptx (Powerpoint) israel-nuclear-deterrence.pptx (Powerpoint) We aim to answer questions asked by young people, […]
Peace Education Scotland AGM 2024
The AGM of Peace Education Scotland takes place online, on Monday 20th May 2024 at 5pm. Anyone interested in the work of Peace Education Scotland is welcome to attend this online meeting. Please email us for a link. You can download the agenda at ‘pes-agenda-0524.pdf’ Regards Arthur West Secretary – Peace Education Scotland
Faslane Peace Camp for Kenneth’s Bench
Last Saturday we held an event at Faslane Peace Camp in honour of the late Kenneth McNeil, founder member of Peace Education Scotland, and a member of Scottish CND since its formation in 1958. Funds were raised very quickly for a memorial bench for Kenneth, and it is now in place at the peace garden […]