Build LEGO robots at New Lanark

A series of LEGO Robotics Workshops are taking place this summer at New Lanark.

The workshops are part of New Lanark's programme of activities linked to Brick City - an exhibition of over 60 models made from an estimated half-a-million LEGO Bricks. The exhibition will be on display from 28 June to 9 August.

The Robotics Workshops will see people use the latest LEGO robotics technology to build amazing creatures using gears, motors and wheels then use laptops to program the creations to react to their surroundings.

The workshops last 30 minutes and will run four times daily on 11 July, 18 July, 25 July and 1 August 2017. The cost is £10 per laptop station which can be used by a group of up to four people.

John McGill, Director, ComputerXplorers South West Scotland said:

"ComputerXplorers South West Scotland are delighted to be running the robotics using LEGO workshops in conjunction with the Brick City exhibition at New Lanark. We’re really looking forward to working with our young master builders to not only create but also learn how to program robot birds to chirp, crocodiles to snap and LEGO lions to roar!"

Evelyn Whitelaw, New Lanark Trust Events & Exhibitions Officer said:

"The workshops will be great fun and ideal for nurturing and enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths skills."

The Robotics Workshops are typically age appropriate from 8+ years however with assistance from parents/carers this age restriction is flexible.

Tickets for the Robotics Workshops must be booked in advance via www.newlanark.org/brickcity where visitors can also purchase Brick City exhibition tickets.