Join Wiston Lodge and Gear Up for a free, fun-filled family day celebrating active travel, sustainability, and the great outdoors. Set in the beautiful surroundings at the foot of Tinto Hill, this community event offers something for all ages, from guided walks and cycle rides to hands-on workshops, family activities,
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When: Saturday 14th March This course is designed to equip participants with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to use maps effectively to navigate and enjoy the countryside. It focuses on helping people find their way safely along quieter roads, paths, and tracks, encouraging greater independence and enjoyment when
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Get into the festive spirit with a hands-on wreath making workshop in the cosy setting of Wiston Lodge! Learn how to craft your own beautiful, natural wreath using locally foraged greenery, pinecones, berries and ribbons and much more! Local artist Imogen Paterson will guide you step-by-step as you create a
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Archery GB 2-Day Archery Leader Training CourseCertified Training for Confident Delivery Cost: £250 Join us for a comprehensive 2-day Archery Leader training course, certified by Archery GB, the national governing body for archery in the UK. This practical course is designed for those looking to deliver safe, fun, and engaging
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Perhaps more than ever, Scotland’s young people need to be adaptable, confident, and self-aware in order to safely navigate today’s fast-moving and digitalised world. The poverty-related attainment gap remains stubborn, public services for children and young people face pressures, and employers still report a lack of meta skills in the young workforce. Families and
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Running on the 6th & 7th Feb 2024 at Wiston Lodge in Southern Scotland, this qualification is designed to meet the needs of those working away from immediate assistance (more than 30 mins) in the remote and rural regions of the UK. It is recognised throughout the UK and is the course
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Dry Stone Walling is often referred to as ‘A Living Art,’ Wiston Lodge is offering a unique course, led by Advanced Dry Stone Waller, Richard Love. this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a new skill in a relaxed and stunning setting. Stone walling can be beneficial for farmers, landscape
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We are currently recruiting freelancers for the 2024 season at Wiston Lodge in southern Scotland, one hour from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Carlisle. Based on a 52-acre estate and located at the base of Tinto Hill, we have a beautiful centre offering outdoor education activities to a range of groups from
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We’re taking bookings now for our next outdoor first aid course. Training for outdoor first aid is essential for staff and volunteers in adventure activities, and our next course two-day course takes place 1-2 February. This fantastic course, taught by First Aid Borders, is a practical two-day workshop that will
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We are thrilled to have received an award from the The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland for our Path of the Little People! The fund’s Young Start grant has secured £90,000 to secure its future. Since 2017, more than 4,000 children, many with vulnerabilities, have made use of the Path.
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