Activity Centres in Scotland
Residential and day activities for schools
Specialist Activity Centres in Scotland
Planning to visit an outdoor activity centre? Scotland has some of the best centres in the country, with professional instructors and stunning upland, lowland and coastal scenery. Deciding which activity centre to visit is never easy but we can help! The following page is our pick of the best activity centres in Scotland, with full details on what makes them such a good choice for school groups.
Scotland is an exciting place for any child to experience a residential stay at an outdoor activity centre. If you are planning such a visit, but aren't familiar with Scotland and the landscapes we have up here, it is worth knowing that the Highland Boundary Fault running North East to South West separates the rugged highlands from the rural lowlands. Whichever part of Scotland you choose, you will have a full range or activities available, and access to seemingly tailor made terrain for each activity your pupils experience.
Scotland's magnificent natural landscapes promise an exciting adventure experience and are home to dozens of outdoor activity centres. Paddle sports like canoeing and raft building take place on the many tranquil rivers and placid lochs that stretch across the valley floors. For those who like climbing and abseiling, rope courses and zip wires, the sandstone rocks of the Southern Uplands and granite peaks of the Cairngorms are a natural playground. And if water sports are what you have planned, choose one of the centres that hug the spectacular six thousands miles of Scottish coastline.
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Activities & Residentials Scotland
Fun & educational outdoor activities and overnight stays
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Lockerbie Manor
School Trip Scotland
Subjects: Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Lockerbie Manor offer outdoor residential school trips during term time, and all inclusive family activity holidays during the summer holidays. Activities take place in the extensive Manor house grounds or at
Lockerbie Manor
Edinburgh
Take your students on a school trip to Edinburgh, streets that inspired the wizarding world, enchanting castles and rich history, a hub for creativity and culture and an incredibly unique cityscape pairing traditional elements with a modern twist.
Lockerbie Manor
Lockerbie Manor offer outdoor residential school trips during term time, and all inclusive family activity holidays during the summer holidays. Activities take place in the extensive Manor house grounds or at
Edinburgh for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
Curriculum Travel specialises in the younger age groups so all of our tours are age appropriate. One of our favourite tours as almost all of it can be done on foot. You must try the Storytelling experience with story tellers bringing books to life.
Lochranza Centre CIC
Located on the beautiful Isle of Arran, the Lochranza Centre CIC is an Outdoor Education & Activities Centre specialising in Geography, Geology, & Environmental Science field studies. We've delivered fun, safe, & adventurous school trips for 40 years
Comrie Croft
Comrie Croft, set on 230 acres of woodlands is the perfect destination for DIY school trips. Boasting its own outdoor school area and 20km of mountain bike trails, it’s just over an hour from both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Edinburgh City Tour with Equity
Edinburgh is a city of beautiful contrasts. The ancient castle perched atop its volcanic crag, the mishmash of medieval tenements towering over the Royal Mile, and the New Town's neoclassical grandeur are all out to impress and charm.
Millport Field Centre
Field Studies Council Millport has purpose-built accommodation and teaching spaces which provide an excellent base for a range of courses. Just 10 minutes by ferry from the mainland. Great base for fun outdoor activities, biology and geography trips.
Caldecotte Xperience
With some of the best facilities in the region, we offer school activity days or residential visits with a wide variety of outdoor activities for schools to choose from, on land and water and even some indoors.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Residential fieldwork created specifically for International Baccalaureate Diploma students in geography, biology and ESS. Field Studies Council has a network of UK Centres to choose from, many with easy transport links for UK and major airports.
Benmore Outdoor Centre
19th Century listed manor house set in Benmore Botanic garden grounds, sleeps 120 young people. Located in Loch Lomond National Park in Argyll, our adventure education residentials provide inspirational outdoor learning experiences for schools
Galloway Activity Centre
We’re a friendly family run outdoor activity centre that’s been operating since 1988 and caters to a wide range of children’s groups all year round. From the smallest group sizes to over 100 and from day trips to week long residential holidays.
Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
Experience amazing outdoor locations at Field Studies Council’s network of UK Centres. Our courses are all focused on students being immersed in the natural world. They also make use of the beautiful surroundings including using bushcraft skills.
Rock UK - Whithaugh Park
A multi activity centre set in 110 acres of unspoilt Scottish Borders countryside. We can offer incredible residential trips in our Scandinavian style lodges, with over 20 adventure activities, bursary places available and 98 years experience.
Lagganlia Outdoor Learning Centre
Located in Cairngorm National Park, Lagganlia is set Glen Feshie amongst forest, mountains, loch and rives. We deliver outstanding outdoor education activities and inspirational outdoor learning experiences to schools.
A Scottish residential adventure
Scottish outdoor activity centres provide the base for an valuable educational experience for school children. Your students are immersed in the breathtaking natural beauty of Scotland; an experience that helps them to develop important life skills by taking part in challenging and rewarding adventures.
Our residential activity centres in Scotland offer a wide range of activities to take students outside their comfort zone, build their resilience and encourage group teamwork. Under the guidance of trained instructors your class will work together forming close bonds and discovering new skills.
Favourite activities include hiking and climbing, canoeing and caving. One minute you will be walking windswept ridges, the next, paddling across serene lochs or rock climbing on craggy cliffs.
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