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Wildlife of Scotland DofE residential

Wildlife of Scotland DofE residential

18 February 2019 DofE Awards Outdoor Learning

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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.

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Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning

Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning

17 June 2019 Outdoor Learning Experience Outdoors

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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.

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Outdoor Learning at Holyrood Park

Outdoor Learning at Holyrood Park

01 October 2018 Outdoor Learning Experience Outdoors

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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.

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Explore the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition and Residential Courses

Explore the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition and Residential Courses

02 May 2018 DofE Awards Outdoor Learning

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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.

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George Boyd’s spirit soars - new snowsports base

George Boyd’s spirit soars - new snowsports base

30 April 2018 Snow Sports Experience Outdoors

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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.

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Benmore

Benmore Outdoor Centre
by Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 8QX

01369 706 337

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Bangholm

Bangholm Outdoor Centre
23 Craighall Gardens,
Edinburgh
EH6 4RJ

0131 551 4368

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Lagganlia Outdoor Centre
Feshiebridge
Kincraig
PH21 1NG

01540 651 265

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