Pupils can map their way in the right direction

Oct 24 2008 by Cheryl McEvoy, Ayrshire Post (main ed)

DON’T lose out on your free map.

That’s the message to East Ayrshire schools from MSP Adam Ingram.

He explained that more than half of schools have already signed up to the scheme for free maps from Ordnance Survey.

And he hopes that those remaining won’t miss out on this golden opportunity.

He said: “The free maps for 11-year-olds scheme offers youngsters a chance to learn skills that they might not otherwise have a chance to do.

“In a constituency like East Ayrshire map reading is particularly useful in understanding local geography and how the different communities in the region connect together.”

To find out more about the free maps scheme log on to www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/freemapsfor11yearolds