Scottish History
Rise of industry
This page contains resources on the rise of industry. Find out more about the industries and innovations which powered the industrial revolution.
The railway revolution
What were the first railways like? Who invented the first locomotive and how did they change day-to-day life in Scotland?
Working in factories
Many factories were built during the industrial revolution. Find out what factories were like to work in and who owned them.
Boom or bust during the industrial revolution
Play the part of a Glasgow entrepreneur trying to make your fortune in the shipbuilding industry. You will need to take advantage of new technologies but at the same meet the challenges of economic depressions and dissatisfied workers.