5 Outdoors & Rural Skills courses in Edinburgh

the green team

At the Green Team we are passionate about supporting young people to find their place in nature. Spending time outdoors as a child or young person produces a life-long love of nature and the natural environment. We believe every child has a right to these positive outdoor experiences and we run programmes of activities which help them do so.

pentland trail rides

Pentland Trail Rides - Mountain Bike Training, Pentland Hills, Edinburgh Pentland Trail Rides offer bespoke mountain bike training courses and leisure rides in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh.

international sports academy

Striking the balance between culture, activity and sport Summer Camp Scotland is a week long, action packed and once in a lifetime experience that runs from Fettes College in Edinburgh. With our Camp set in the heart of Edinburgh during the largest Arts Festival in the World - The Edinburgh Fringe and our venue inspiring the Harry Potter books you are sure to finish the week mesmerized, exhilarated, exhausted with a bunch of new friends for life.

the wildlife information centre

TWIC is the Local Environmental Records Centre (LERC) for south-east & part of central Scotland that collects, collates and disseminates information on wildlife in our area. TWIC is a focal point for biological recording and is working to increase our knowledge of the terrestrial, freshwater and marine wildlife throughout our area. We collate data from a wide range of sources and manage data on species, habitats and designated sites. Data from TWIC is used to support environmental decision making, education, site management, conservation, and research. TWIC supports Local Biodiversity Action Plan partnerships and acts as a regional node of the National Biodiversity Network [https://nbn.org.uk/]. TWIC provides support and opportunities for recorders and wildlife observers to develop their knowledge and skills through our training and events programme. We inspire people to record wildlife by giving talks and attending public events and Bioblitz. TWIC is a not-for-profit company and Scottish Charity. Details about TWIC and how it is governed can be found on the websites of Companies House and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. The governing Articles of TWIC are available on request [info@wildlifeinformation.co.uk]. For more information on how TWIC is funded visit this page [https://wildlifeinformation.co.uk/about-us/how-we-are-funded/].

edinburgh boat charters ltd

Providing a bespoke experience tailored to suit you is key to our business. We always have our clients in mind with everything we do. Sailing on our luxury catamaran “Edinburgh Castle” means enjoying an experience unique to the area. We take advantage of the Forth’s splendid natural surroundings and local areas of interest, including landmarks of national importance such as the Forth Rail and Road bridges, historical sights, the Forth islands and stunning coast lines, to make your sail special. The West Coast of Scotland is known as one of the best sailing areas in the World. Our monohull “Inspired Capital” is perfect for exploring in comfort. You can relax or take the opportunity to be part of the crew under expert supervision – the choice is yours. Your safety is paramount and nothing has been overlooked, down to the provision of professional waterproof clothing, to ensure the experience is a delight. Skipper and Crew Your local skipper and crew will be on board throughout your sail. Skipper, Colin Henderson, has over thirty years sailing experience and can provide expert tuition if required, combined with local knowledge to impart information and history on the sailing area.

driftwood adventure

amy rankine forager

I am a foraging instructor leading wild food walks and workshops for the past 8 years in the central belt. Through walks, courses and workshops I’m able to help people build skills in identification, beginning their foraging journey. My aim is to use wild food as a platform to help restore our connection with food at its source, through immersion in nature. As more of us return to forging, sustainable practice is at the core of what I do, and an integral part of a mornings’s adventure. As well as identification centred excursions I enjoy delivering workshops and exploring a variety of avenues to incorporate wild food in everyday life.

barnton bootcamp

My name is Stephen Murphy and hit the big 40 this year! It certainly made me realise how far this buisness has come in 7 years. My background has always been in sport with excelling in both Athletics and Football. I currently hold a Level 4 in Strength and Conditioning Qualification, Studying a Masters of Science in Sports Performance Coaching and work in semi - professional football. I love working with people regarding any goal they have, making sure they achieve it through education.

uncharted adventures

BOOK WINTER 22/23 DATES NOW Picture FIND YOUR OWN UNCHARTED ADVENTURE We are a Scottish adventure activity business with a focus on the quality of the experiences we provide. We only work with highly qualified, passionate and professional guides for whom working in the outdoors is a career, indeed a lifestyle choice.