Course Overview

From lost colonies to forced migrations, from plantations to independence movements: this series explores how empires were built, who paid the price, and how those legacies shape our world today.

This first workbook focuses on Scotland — its role in empire, the struggle for cultural survival, and the human stories behind displacement and identity. Learners uncover how Scotland’s past connects to wider global histories of colonisation, migration, and resistance.

Each lesson includes clear explanations, fact sheets, comprehension questions, and reflection activities designed to build critical thinking and real understanding.

Lessons

**Who it is for: **

Teens aged fourteen and over in home education (structured yet deep enough for older learners).
Students seeking context beyond the standard curriculum.
Adults curious about empire, migration, and identity.

Why it works

Written in a clear, narrative style, never dry, never oversimplified.
Fact sheets and short reads that unpack complex topics.
Comprehension and reflection tasks to deepen understanding.
Activities that encourage questioning over memorising.

This workbook stands alone as a complete study of Scotland’s place in empire and the lasting impact of those choices — a story of resilience, culture, and the fight to be remembered.