Outdoor education
Outdoor Edinburgh, part of the City of Edinburgh
Council’s Children and Families Department, promotes outdoor
education. Children are given the opportunity to participate
in outdoor activities in a safe environment with the guidance of
expert, licensed instructors.
Activities on offer include mountain biking,
rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, hill walking and
kayaking. Students also have the opportunity to participate
in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
The City of Edinburgh Council runs two outdoor
centres which are both accredited by the Adventure Activities
Licensing Authority (AALA). The Benmore Centre in Argyll and
Lagganlia Centre near Kingussie are set amidst majestic Highland
landscapes. They’re ideal locations in which to perfect new
skills, build confidence and have fun.
Further dedicated outdoor education resources
are provided by councils throughout the city region. Local
children can abseil in the Trossachs, go canoeing in Fife or
sailing in East Lothian.
