MEMBERS of Arbroath Abbey Timethemes had a busy three days at the weekend during which the group was in action at Arbroath Abbey and at the famous crowning place of the Scottish Kings, Scone Palace in Perthshire.

Director Dr Richard Irvine explained: "On Friday afternoon we had the pleasure of providing a guard of honour for the guests of the Angus and Dundee Roots Festival.

"On Saturday, we provided a fitting climax to the ‘Learning without Limits’ conference being held in the town by the home education organisation Schoolhouse.

"Delegates, including children, were able to talk to a range of famous medieval characters including King Robert the Bruce and Abbot Bernard, before supporters signed a ‘Declaration of Freedom in Education’ to mark International Freedom in Education Day 2008, echoing the principles of the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath.

"Improved understanding of Scottish history is a key part of Timethemes’ activities, whether it be in school, out-of-school or in a life-long learning setting."

The Declaration of Freedom in Education is handed over at Arbroath Abbey. Pictured are, from left - Ken Lonie, John Taylor Gatto, Alison Preuss and Richard Irvine.

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