Falkirk Council

Falkirk Council
Telephone: 01324 506070

Herbs and health (educational resources for schools)

Georgian kitchen
Cooking in the
Georgian kitchen

Age group: Primary 4–5

Description: Health and wellbeing are so important today, but what about in Georgian times? Find out more about the use of herbs in Georgian cooking, examine how good for you these may or may not have been, and perhaps even get to taste Cook's fare. 

Herbs for medicine were also important and this workshop provides the opportunity to investigate different Georgian remedies and have a go at making a poultice.

Please read the previsit information (PDF, 28KB)  |for more details.

Girl crushing herbs with a pestle and mortar
Making a poultice
Cost: Free

Times: 10.00–11.30am throughout the year. (Alternative times are available by arrangement)

Booking: Booking is essential and should be made no later than two weeks prior to a visit.

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Contact us for information
  • By Post:
    Education Officer
    Community Services
    Falkirk Council
    Callendar House
    Callendar Park
    Falkirk
    FK1 1YR
  • By Telephone:
    01324 503781
  • By Email:
    nikki.stevens@
    falkirk.gov.uk
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