Lochgoilhead National Activity Centre

School Trips

Why book 'Lochgoilhead National Activity Centre' for Residential School Trips and Educational Visits?

We see outdoor learning as a key opportunity to encourage pupils to gain knowledge and skills through real life experiences, breaking down the barriers of a traditional classroom and opening the doors to personal development.

We bring the Curriculum for Excellence (Scotland) to life for your pupils through a variety of programmes with many different experiences and outcomes. We have years of experience working with a wide range of ages and abilities, catering for the individual needs of learners by encouraging them to step out of their comfort zone and take measured risks in a supportive environment.

We are licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Service, are a member of the Institute of Outdoor Learning, and an approved provider with many education authorities. We’re also recognised by a number of education and outdoor learning partners including the Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) citizen science initiative, the John Muir Award, and Learning Away, a nationally recognised campaign for promoting outdoor education.

We are also an Approved Activity Provider for expeditions and residentials with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme.

Teacher Checklist

Risk Assessments
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Adventure Activity Associates
RYA Centre

What activities are available during group visits?

• Bell boating
• Boat trips
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Drascombe Sailing
• Topaz Sailing
• Raft building
• High ropes
• Gorge walking
• Bushcraft
• Hill walking
• Jacob’s ladder
• Mountain biking
• Orienteering
• Rock climbing
• Team building
• Archery

What size groups do you cater for?

Between 10 and 150.

Do you offer on-site classroom facilities?

Yes.

Is there first aid on site?

Yes. All activity staff and the majority of all other staff on the centre are first-aid qualified.

Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?

Yes we have modified accommodation and we have instructors who are specially trained to support people with disabilities. We also have a range of specially designed adaptive equipment to enable those with disabilities to take part in adventurous activities.

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

As a Scouts Scotland activity centre we are fully committed to making outdoor education available for all and welcome individuals with special educational needs.

Anything else?

We can build a programme for you or support you to deliver your own programme ideas. Some of the packages we can offer include:

• Multi-activity residential
• Field Studies weekend
• Leadership and team building
• Study weekend
• Teacher CPD
• National Governing Body training and assessment courses
• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award