National Robotarium – Thistle Robotics at the VEX Robotics World Finals

This video features Thistle Robotics, a team of S5/S6 pupils from James Gillespie’s High School, whose robotics journey took them from Edinburgh to the VEX Robotics 2026 World Championship in St. Louis. Due to the incredible support from The National Robotarium's Outreach and Engagement Lead Blair Wilson, the team became the only Scottish state school to reach the World Finals.

🎥 Watch the video, showcased in the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal Annual Report 2025/26 below: