Entitled The Iron Age Farming and Fashion Project, ancient seeds have already been planted at participating schools including Broughton Primary, Craigour Primary and Cramond Primary. Gorgie City Farm is also taking part.

In August – wearing Celtic costumes – they will harvest their crops to make bread and porridge. They will also be growing dye plants such as woad, and having a go at dyeing sheep’s wool.

Melissa said: “This project was inspired by the Iron Age remains in Holyrood Park, and I hope everyone involved in the project will enjoy learning how to make bread, porridge and dyes the Iron Age Way.”

The School of Ancient Crafts works with young people in Edinburgh teaching them the skills and crafts of the past. Through this practical approach to history, pupils learn about the day-to-day lives of our ancestors, and also make wonderful replica objects to take home.

via Kids to try farming in the Iron Age – Top stories – Scotsman.com.