Hi, I’m Brendan. I help people feel great about themselves through climbing—whether indoors or on real rock. I know what it’s like to be scared of heights, so I love working with those who think climbing isn’t for them. No upper body strength? Too old? Too nervous? I find the part of you that can climb, not the part that can’t—and it’s an incredibly empowering experience.
I’ve been climbing since 1995 and coaching professionally since 2016. I hold RCI, CWI, and CWDI qualifications, have completed climbing movement and technique courses, and bring 25 years of experience as a primary school teacher—so I’m used to working with nervous, excited, or frozen people and getting the best out of them.
I take competent indoor climbers outside to experience real rock, runs outdoor family climbs, kids’ parties, and adult group sessions, and teaches parents and beginners how to belay. We also offer confidence-building climbs, team-building events, and even climbing dates! For those looking to improve their technique, we run an indoor course to help recent climbers break into harder grades.
We climb in and around Edinburgh, including North Berwick, with sessions running April to October on select days. We provide all harnesses, helmets, ropes, and rigging—you just bring yourself. If you think climbing isn’t for you, come and find out!
