In the first of a series of blogs during the Coronavirus restrictions, we take time to reflect on the importance of keeping in contact with nature and what opportunities are available to help you to do this safely under current restrictions.

In August the Outdoor Learning Team launched a new DofE Gold residential experience: a week-long Wildlife of Scotland residential.  Emma Macdonald was one of the first group who took part; here she tells us about her experience.

The re-launched course ‘Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning for Primary Teachers' ran over 5 sessions from November 2018 to May 2019.  Annabel Ross describes her experience of the course.

A fabulous day of outdoor learning for thousands of school pupils at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. Experience Outdoors helped transform the park into the country's largest outdoor classroom.

Edinburgh City Council’s Outdoor Learning Unit has been involved in DofE for many years now, and every year that passes demonstrates an increase in the number of young people achieving a range of award levels. Read how you can achieve with DofE.

The lasting legacy of the late George Boyd Anderson takes a new step forward as the application for planning permission for a new ‘snowsports base’ adjacent to the artificial ski slope at Lagganlia was approved. We are sure George's spirit will be soaring at the news.