Course dates are being finalised - register your interest using the ‘send a signal’ button at the bottom of this page.
A practical survival course based in Loch Ard Forest. No prior experience required, this course is designed for beginners and anyone wanting real hands‑on experience in the Scottish outdoors. Over the course you’ll learn the core survival skills needed to stay safe, comfortable, and confident in the outdoors.
Location: Aberfoyle
Duration: This is an overnight course starting at 10am and finishing around 12pm the following day
Age: 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Course Size: Between 2 to 6 participants
Courses are run with kind permission of Forestry and Land Scotland
Fire lighting for survival
Shelter building
Water sourcing and purification
Basic field first aid
Emergency signalling
Basic navigation
Season-appropriate clothing, rain gear, sturdy footwear, tent/bivi, sleeping system, headtorch, water bottles, cooker, food for 2 days
A full kit list is sent after booking
Course dates are being finalised - register your interest using the ‘send a signal’ button at the bottom of this page.
A practical survival course based in Loch Ard Forest. No prior experience required, this course is designed for beginners and anyone wanting real hands‑on experience in the Scottish outdoors. Over the course you’ll learn the core survival skills needed to stay safe, comfortable, and confident in the outdoors.
Location: Aberfoyle
Duration: This is an overnight course starting at 10am and finishing around 12pm the following day
Age: 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Course Size: Between 2 to 6 participants
Courses are run with kind permission of Forestry and Land Scotland
Fire lighting for survival
Shelter building
Water sourcing and purification
Basic field first aid
Emergency signalling
Basic navigation
Season-appropriate clothing, rain gear, sturdy footwear, tent/bivi, sleeping system, headtorch, water bottles, cooker, food for 2 days
A full kit list is sent after booking
