Fun with Robots
Gairloch Museum, Gairloch, IV21 2BH
Wednesday 12th August 2026
Date: Wednesday 12th August
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Place: Gairloch Museum
Age: 7+ with adult supervision
Cost: Donations to the Museum's Education Fund are appreciated
Booking is recommended for this event
Explore robotics, coding and problem solving with the Science Skills Academy.
An opportunity to gain control of small ball shaped robots called Spheros. Build an obstacle course and challenge yourself to complete it with your robot. These can be controlled easily by an iPad, or if you're wanting more of a challenge and to get really techy with it, it's an opportunity to learn some Scratch coding and delve deeper into the world of robotics!
This session is delivered by the Science Skills Academy, a Highlands and Islands programme helping young people develop skills and confidence in science, technology, engineering and maths through fun, hands-on activities.
What to expect
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Place: Gairloch Museum
Age: 7+ with adult supervision
Cost: Donations to the Museum's Education Fund are appreciated
Booking is recommended for this event
Explore robotics, coding and problem solving with the Science Skills Academy.
An opportunity to gain control of small ball shaped robots called Spheros. Build an obstacle course and challenge yourself to complete it with your robot. These can be controlled easily by an iPad, or if you're wanting more of a challenge and to get really techy with it, it's an opportunity to learn some Scratch coding and delve deeper into the world of robotics!
This session is delivered by the Science Skills Academy, a Highlands and Islands programme helping young people develop skills and confidence in science, technology, engineering and maths through fun, hands-on activities.
What to expect
- 1.5 hour session with opportunities to control and experiment with Sphero robots
- Design, build and test your own obstacle course challenges
- Learn how robots respond to commands and solve problems
- Explore Scratch coding to programme your robot and complete more advanced challenges
- Support and guidance from Science Skills Academy staff
- A fun and interactive introduction to robotics and coding
- Suitable for ages 7+ with adult supervision
- The session takes place indoors at Gairloch Museum
- Chairs will be available for use where required
- If you have any access needs you would like us to know about please get in touch or let us know on booking
