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March 2019
Weekend Advanced Navigation Course
On Day 1 of this weekend course, you will learn advanced skills of micronavigation, including: aiming off aspect of slope doglegs relocation The weekend also Includes learning reading the landscape, contours, and map interpretation. Builds on the Navigation Essentials course. This day focuses on theory, to ground you in the information you need to know. That evening, we will jump into the wild world of night navigation! Suitable for those with previous experience of using map and compass. Buy tickets…
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Mini-Yomp training: Yomp with Five Senses!
Walk part of Perthshire’s historic Cateran Trail with trained guide Malcolm Handoll from outdoors adventure company Five Senses, as featured in The Courier. The charity behind Perthshire’s annual walking challenge, The Cateran Yomp has teamed up with Malcolm to offer novice walkers expert guidance in route planning, map reading, kit preparation and weather and emergency action followed by a warming high tea at Glenisla Hotel. Guaranteed to get you ready for a season outdoors and if looking for a 2019…
Find out more »Cake and Compass: 2 hour navigation sessions at Barony Cafe
Cake and Compass is an 8-week course in February 2019, but you can come to just one session or to all, as each week a different navigation topic will be cover. It's intended for people who want to learn more about the map and compass to gain confidence but who don’t want to be standing out in a cold, wet field. We all learn best when we’re enjoying themselves and are comfortable, so Cake and Compass offers you the chance…
Find out more »Firemaking Weekend
Learn the art of firemaking by collecting supplies and foraging, creating your own tools, and making fire from scratch. Rather than just visiting for a day, spend a weekend with us on the 1300 acre Bamff Estate with its resident beavers, otters and organic sheep and cows. Learn bow drill use and design, hand drill, fire kits (natural and high tech), flint and steel, cordage, tinders and wood selection, stone tools and improvisation, travelling with fire, and lighting in all-weather.…
Find out more »Cake and Compass: 2 hour navigation sessions at Barony Cafe
Cake and Compass is an 8-week course in February 2019, but you can come to just one session or to all, as each week a different navigation topic will be cover. It's intended for people who want to learn more about the map and compass to gain confidence but who don’t want to be standing out in a cold, wet field. We all learn best when we’re enjoying themselves and are comfortable, so Cake and Compass offers you the chance…
Find out more »Weekend Navigation Course
On Day 1 of this weekend course, you will learn the essentials of navigation, including: how to read a map how not to get lost how to tell direction by a compass and the sun This day focuses on theory, to ground you in the information you need to know. That evening, we will jump into the wild world of night navigation! Buy tickets or Learn more Ready to buy your ticket? Scroll down to purchase your tickets instantly. Need to…
Find out more »Cake and Compass: 2 hour navigation sessions at Barony Cafe
Cake and Compass is an 8-week course in February 2019, but you can come to just one session or to all, as each week a different navigation topic will be cover. It's intended for people who want to learn more about the map and compass to gain confidence but who don’t want to be standing out in a cold, wet field. We all learn best when we’re enjoying themselves and are comfortable, so Cake and Compass offers you the chance…
Find out more »April 2019
Bushcraft Day Course
We do things differently when it comes to bushcraft. We do not focus on kit or gadgets but instead on practical, useful skills and living at one with your surroundings, comfortable and innovative. What does the day include? We will begin with an orientation walk, to include natural navigation, resource foraging and connecting with the environment. The primary task will be to construct a natural shelter, either for humans to protect ourselves or to shelter a fire and make a…
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Cake and Compass: 2 hour navigation sessions at Barony Cafe
Cake and Compass is an 8-week course in February 2019, but you can come to just one session or to all, as each week a different navigation topic will be cover. It's intended for people who want to learn more about the map and compass to gain confidence but who don’t want to be standing out in a cold, wet field. We all learn best when we’re enjoying themselves and are comfortable, so Cake and Compass offers you the chance…
Find out more »Cake and Compass: 2 hour navigation sessions at Barony Cafe
Cake and Compass is an 8-week course in February 2019, but you can come to just one session or to all, as each week a different navigation topic will be cover. It's intended for people who want to learn more about the map and compass to gain confidence but who don’t want to be standing out in a cold, wet field. We all learn best when we’re enjoying themselves and are comfortable, so Cake and Compass offers you the chance…
Find out more »Firemaking Weekend
Learn the art of firemaking by collecting supplies and foraging, creating your own tools, and making fire from scratch. Rather than just visiting for a day, spend a weekend with us on the 1300 acre Bamff Estate with its resident beavers, otters and organic sheep and cows. Learn bow drill use and design, hand drill, fire kits (natural and high tech), flint and steel, cordage, tinders and wood selection, stone tools and improvisation, travelling with fire, and lighting in all-weather.…
Find out more »Cake and Compass: 2 hour navigation sessions at Barony Cafe
Cake and Compass is an 8-week course in February 2019 that’s intended for people who want to learn more about the map and compass to gain confidence but who don’t want to be standing out in a cold, wet field. We all learn best when we’re enjoying themselves and are comfortable, so Cake and Compass offers you the chance to sit in comfort, enjoy some excellent cake and high quality coffee or tea and learn the navigation in a relaxed, informal way — rather than outdoors…
Find out more »Weekend Navigation Course
On Day 1 of this weekend course, you will learn the essentials of navigation, including: how to read a map how not to get lost how to tell direction by a compass and the sun This day focuses on theory, to ground you in the information you need to know. That evening, we will jump into the wild world of night navigation! Buy tickets or Learn more Ready to buy your ticket? Scroll down to purchase your tickets instantly. Need to…
Find out more »Cake and Compass: 2 hour navigation sessions at Barony Cafe
Cake and Compass is an 8-week course in February 2019 that’s intended for people who want to learn more about the map and compass to gain confidence but who don’t want to be standing out in a cold, wet field. We all learn best when we’re enjoying themselves and are comfortable, so Cake and Compass offers you the chance to sit in comfort, enjoy some excellent cake and high quality coffee or tea and learn the navigation in a relaxed, informal way — rather than outdoors…
Find out more »May 2019
Bushcraft Day Course
We do things differently when it comes to bushcraft. We do not focus on kit or gadgets but instead on practical, useful skills and living at one with your surroundings, comfortable and innovative. What does the day include? We will begin with an orientation walk, to include natural navigation, resource foraging and connecting with the environment. The primary task will be to construct a natural shelter, either for humans to protect ourselves or to shelter a fire and make a…
Find out more »Weekend Advanced Navigation Course
On Day 1 of this weekend course, you will learn advanced skills of micronavigation, including: aiming off aspect of slope doglegs relocation The weekend also Includes learning reading the landscape, contours, and map interpretation. Builds on the Navigation Essentials course. This day focuses on theory, to ground you in the information you need to know. That evening, we will jump into the wild world of night navigation! Suitable for those with previous experience of using map and compass. Buy tickets…
Find out more »Mini-Yomp training: Yomp with Five Senses!
Walk part of Perthshire’s historic Cateran Trail with trained guide Malcolm Handoll from outdoors adventure company Five Senses, as featured in The Courier. The charity behind Perthshire’s annual walking challenge, The Cateran Yomp has teamed up with Malcolm to offer novice walkers expert guidance in route planning, map reading, kit preparation and weather and emergency action followed by a warming high tea at Glenisla Hotel. Guaranteed to get you ready for a season outdoors and if looking for a 2019…
Find out more »Firemaking Weekend
Learn the art of firemaking by collecting supplies and foraging, creating your own tools, and making fire from scratch. Rather than just visiting for a day, spend a weekend with us on the 1300 acre Bamff Estate with its resident beavers, otters and organic sheep and cows. Learn bow drill use and design, hand drill, fire kits (natural and high tech), flint and steel, cordage, tinders and wood selection, stone tools and improvisation, travelling with fire, and lighting in all-weather.…
Find out more »Orkney Experience tour 2019
How to put into words the magic and wonder that you can experience on our Orkney tour? From the Stone Age sites, to the interaction with local people, to the stunning views — there’s so much you will discover. Orkney Experience Tour Highlights: Visit major sites like Skara Brae and Ring of Brodgar whilst avoiding the crowds Explore unknown treasures on Orkney’s other islands, Westray, Hoy and Papa Westray Cater to all dietary needs with self-catering kitchens in every accommodation…
Find out more »Weekend Navigation Course
On Day 1 of this weekend course, you will learn the essentials of navigation, including: how to read a map how not to get lost how to tell direction by a compass and the sun This day focuses on theory, to ground you in the information you need to know. That evening, we will jump into the wild world of night navigation! Buy tickets or Learn more Ready to buy your ticket? Scroll down to purchase your tickets instantly. Need to…
Find out more »June 2019
Bushcraft Day Course
We do things differently when it comes to bushcraft. We do not focus on kit or gadgets but instead on practical, useful skills and living at one with your surroundings, comfortable and innovative. What does the day include? We will begin with an orientation walk, to include natural navigation, resource foraging and connecting with the environment. The primary task will be to construct a natural shelter, either for humans to protect ourselves or to shelter a fire and make a…
Find out more »Orkney Experience tour 2019
How to put into words the magic and wonder that you can experience on our Orkney tour? From the Stone Age sites, to the interaction with local people, to the stunning views — there’s so much you will discover. Orkney Experience Tour Highlights: Visit major sites like Skara Brae and Ring of Brodgar whilst avoiding the crowds Explore unknown treasures on Orkney’s other islands, Westray, Hoy and Papa Westray Cater to all dietary needs with self-catering kitchens in every accommodation…
Find out more »Firemaking Weekend
Learn the art of firemaking by collecting supplies and foraging, creating your own tools, and making fire from scratch. Rather than just visiting for a day, spend a weekend with us on the 1300 acre Bamff Estate with its resident beavers, otters and organic sheep and cows. Learn bow drill use and design, hand drill, fire kits (natural and high tech), flint and steel, cordage, tinders and wood selection, stone tools and improvisation, travelling with fire, and lighting in all-weather.…
Find out more »Weekend Navigation Course
On Day 1 of this weekend course, you will learn the essentials of navigation, including: how to read a map how not to get lost how to tell direction by a compass and the sun This day focuses on theory, to ground you in the information you need to know. That evening, we will jump into the wild world of night navigation! Buy tickets or Learn more Ready to buy your ticket? Scroll down to purchase your tickets instantly. Need to…
Find out more »Bushcraft Day Course
We do things differently when it comes to bushcraft. We do not focus on kit or gadgets but instead on practical, useful skills and living at one with your surroundings, comfortable and innovative. What does the day include? We will begin with an orientation walk, to include natural navigation, resource foraging and connecting with the environment. The primary task will be to construct a natural shelter, either for humans to protect ourselves or to shelter a fire and make a…
Find out more »July 2019
Orkney Experience tour 2019
How to put into words the magic and wonder that you can experience on our Orkney tour? From the Stone Age sites, to the interaction with local people, to the stunning views — there’s so much you will discover. Orkney Experience Tour Highlights: Visit major sites like Skara Brae and Ring of Brodgar whilst avoiding the crowds Explore unknown treasures on Orkney’s other islands, Westray, Hoy and Papa Westray Cater to all dietary needs with self-catering kitchens in every accommodation…
Find out more »Bushcraft Day Course
We do things differently when it comes to bushcraft. We do not focus on kit or gadgets but instead on practical, useful skills and living at one with your surroundings, comfortable and innovative. What does the day include? We will begin with an orientation walk, to include natural navigation, resource foraging and connecting with the environment. The primary task will be to construct a natural shelter, either for humans to protect ourselves or to shelter a fire and make a…
Find out more »August 2019
Bushcraft Day Course
We do things differently when it comes to bushcraft. We do not focus on kit or gadgets but instead on practical, useful skills and living at one with your surroundings, comfortable and innovative. What does the day include? We will begin with an orientation walk, to include natural navigation, resource foraging and connecting with the environment. The primary task will be to construct a natural shelter, either for humans to protect ourselves or to shelter a fire and make a…
Find out more »September 2019
Bushcraft Day Course
We do things differently when it comes to bushcraft. We do not focus on kit or gadgets but instead on practical, useful skills and living at one with your surroundings, comfortable and innovative. What does the day include? We will begin with an orientation walk, to include natural navigation, resource foraging and connecting with the environment. The primary task will be to construct a natural shelter, either for humans to protect ourselves or to shelter a fire and make a…
Find out more »April 2020
Cake and Compass: Navigation course at Barony Cafe, Alyth
We're back with our popular Cake and Compass sessions! Cake and Compass is an 8-week navigation course on Sundays, starting 5 April 2020. If you want to learn more about the map and compass to gain confidence, but who don’t want to be standing out in a cold, wet field all day, then come join us! We all learn best when we’re enjoying themselves and are comfortable, so Cake and Compass offers you the chance to sit in comfort, enjoy some…
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