Step into medieval Aberdeen is an award-winning school's project where classes of children at school in and around Aberdeen can come to do drama, excavation and finds analysis.

During the morning, pupils go back in time through a 'time tunnel' and into a medieval house where they enact a drama. They also excavate an area and record and identify their finds, as well as discussing how layers build up.

The archaeological unit who developed and run this project receive letters from most of the pupils who participate because it is so much fun. This letter is typical of those received.

©SCRAN/ Aberdeen City Council Thank you letter