Halloween tricks and treats!
We're excited to be hosting Twilight in the Tent, a community event for our friends and their families! We'll be bringing down the (haunted) house […]
Edinburgh Botanics students
Bringing people together has all sorts of benefits for personal development – growing confidence, group work and peer support to name a few. For a […]
October holiday ready for action!
Jump into autumn with our week of activities for children during the school break. From Monday October 17 to Friday 21, we'll keep children warm […]
Partners Weir Group swing by to lend a hand
We have a lovely new spot to enjoy the view across the front lawn, from our new basket swing, which was installed last week by […]
Bill’s back on the road – sponsor his cycle!
Our board of trustees are all volunteers, and as well as lending their expertise from various professional backgrounds, they also jump in and help in […]
How volunteering at Wiston Lodge gave purpose back to Heather
As part of Volunteers' Week we are highlighting ways those who give their time and effort make a difference to Wiston Lodge. These include youth […]
Summer Holiday Activities for Young People – BOOK NOW!
Bookings for our summer activity programme are now live! Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun and adventure on themed days taking advantage of […]
JOB VACANCIES – Join our Hospitality and Events Crew!
As a member of the Hospitality and Events Crew you may have a passion for cooking or serving amazing food, or be motivated by making […]
Job Vacancies – Grounds Assistants
We have 4 opportunities for young people aged 16-24 who live in South Lanarkshire through the Community Jobs Scotland scheme to support those with barriers […]
Job Vacancies – Hospitality Assistants
We have 2 opportunities for young people aged 16-24 who live in South Lanarkshire through the Community Jobs Scotland scheme to support those with barriers […]
Wiston weathers the storm
As we step into spring 2022, we reflect on the past and look to the future. Our friends will recall bidding farewell to Jonny Sutherland […]
Easter holiday activity programme now live!
Bookings are now open for our childrens' holiday programme! We'll be running day activities from Monday to Thursday 4-7 and 11-14 April, 9.30am-3.30pm. We often […]
Annual Report and Accounts 2020-21
We're pleased to release our latest annual report and accounts for financial year 2020-21. Like other businesses in March 2020, Wiston Lodge had no idea […]
How we brought outdoor education to schools
Our outreach programme has been one of this year’s big successes. With the second lockdown at the start of the year, we were again unable […]
Grounds team grows stronger with Community Jobs Scotland
Our two new Community Jobs Scotland Programme grounds staff, Daniel and Struan, have spent the past month settling in. They are gaining new skills all […]
October Programme Ready To Roll ….
Bookings are open for three days of fun for primary school aged children, Monday-Wednesday, October 11, 12 and 13, 9.30am-3.30pm. Price per child is £34. […]
Job Vacancies – Grounds Assistants
We have 2 opportunities for local young people aged 16-29 looking for a job in the outdoors through the Community Jobs Scotland scheme to support […]
Job Vacancy – Housekeeper
35 Hours over 5 days, initial 3 month trial period – moving to 12 month contract & possible extension. Real Living Wage £9.50 per hour. […]
2-Day Outdoor First Aid Course August 25th-26th
We're running a certified two-day outdoor first aid course on the 25th-26th August. The course is SQA registered and full certificate and manual are provided […]
Summer Holiday Activities – BOOK NOW
The wait is over! We're excited to say our summer programme is back for 2021! This year we're running weekdays for 4 weeks, starting on […]
Isobel Lindsay steps down as Chair
Our amazing chairperson has decided to step down, following our recent AGM. Isobel Lindsay has been a fantastic advocate for Wiston Lodge since the formation […]
Annual Report 2019-2020
We're pleased to present our Annual Report for the financial year 2019-2020. Take an in-depth look at key stories from the year including extensive refurbishments […]
Vision to Ensure Residential Outdoor Education for the Future
A conversation has started with the aim of guaranteeing that our young people have the chance to take part in a residential outdoor education experience […]
Keltbray on a high
Successfactory has been bringing clients to Wiston Lodge for three years on leadership and safe-working programmes. In December we welcomed them back for the first time […]
From little acorns…
There have been some changes to part of our woods! Forestry contractors have begun removing 2 hectares of non-native trees from the edge of the […]
Warm welcome for the Russell Hub!
We are delighted to be able to show off our new-build, on the site of the Little Lodge. The new lodge creates an outdoor education […]
New Year Message
Dear Guests and Supporters, Firstly, a happy new year to everyone. It goes without saying that 2020 was a bumpy one, but not without highlights. […]
Covid-19 Update 18th November 2020 – Tier 4
Dear Guests and Supporters, As a result of the recent Scottish Government announcement concerning moving many local authorities tier category to level 4, Wiston Lodge […]
Activity Sessions and Winter Fun
This winter we're offering families and groups of friends under 12 the opportunity to push their limits and try new things on our activity sessions. […]
The outdoors – a vital tool in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing
After so long without people here at Wiston, It was great for all of us and in particular me and Alan to re-engage with the various […]