Step into the wilderness and test your outdoor skills with a hands-on, overnight adventure designed to teach practical survival techniques while enjoying Scotland’s natural beauty. Over two days, you’ll learn how to thrive in the wild, mastering essential bushcraft skills, building shelters, lighting fires, and navigating through the landscape under expert guidance. This experience is suitable for beginners and seasoned adventurers alike, offering a complete immersion in outdoor living.
The experience begins at basecamp in the woodland estate surrounding Vogrie Country Park, where you’ll explore the grounds, enjoy the paths, and familiarise yourself with the camp environment. After settling in, you’ll gear up for hands-on learning with knives, saws, and axes, practicing skills to safely create shelters and essential camp tools. The morning also introduces firelighting techniques, ensuring you can provide warmth and fuel for a shared fireside meal.
After lunch around a crackling fire, the afternoon focuses on shelter building and water skills. You’ll learn how to source and purify water for drinking, as well as craft useful items from natural materials. As the day progresses, you’ll gain confidence in surviving in the wild, preparing for an overnight stay under the stars. The evening concludes with reflection time by the fire, reviewing the day’s challenges and achievements while sharing stories and photos of your woodland experience.
Vogrie Country Park, located near Gorebridge, sits within a scenic woodland estate surrounding a Victorian country house. The park features 11.5 miles of countryside paths, play areas, a miniature railway, and the Treetops Café, providing a varied outdoor environment for your adventure.
The basecamp is well-positioned within the woodland, offering easy access to natural materials for bushcraft activities while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. Its location provides both the peace of the Scottish countryside and the opportunity to engage fully with nature, day and night.
Overnight accommodation is provided in shelters constructed during the course, allowing you to experience sleeping in the wild under the Scottish sky. Each participant will have space to rest safely and comfortably within their self-built shelter.
Bedding and basic overnight gear are included, so you can fully enjoy the experience without needing to bring your own camping equipment. This setup allows you to immerse yourself in the environment while practising essential survival skills.
No previous outdoor or bushcraft experience is required, making this suitable for complete beginners. The session is designed to introduce skills gradually while allowing you to practise safely under guidance.
Participants should be comfortable with light walking and spending time outdoors, as activities include building shelters, collecting water, and navigating woodland terrain.
The team behind this experience are passionate outdoor enthusiasts who aim to help people reconnect with nature while learning practical wilderness skills. They focus on safe, supportive, and engaging experiences suitable for all levels.
With a strong emphasis on environmental awareness, practical learning, and shared outdoor experiences, the team ensures that each participant leaves with new skills, confidence, and memorable stories from their adventure.
No prior outdoor experience is necessary. These sessions are designed for complete beginners, giving you a safe and structured introduction to the basics of wilderness skills. The activities are led step by step so you can gain confidence and enjoy learning in a supportive environment.
During the day, you’ll be introduced to fundamental woodland skills that will provide a strong foundation for any future adventures. Everything you need to get started will be covered, so you can focus on having fun and picking up new abilities at your own pace.
It’s best to come dressed in clothing that is both comfortable and appropriate for the outdoors. Long-sleeved tops, long trousers, and sturdy footwear are highly recommended as they help protect against scratches, insects, and undergrowth. Waterproofs are also advisable, as the Scottish weather is known to change quickly.
Layered clothing is a smart choice, as it allows you to adjust easily depending on the conditions. Supportive boots, durable trousers, a waterproof jacket, and a practical backpack are all excellent options for staying comfortable and prepared throughout the day.
Yes, the overnight stay involves sleeping in shelters that you help construct during the day. This allows you to experience sleeping in the wild while practising essential survival skills.
Each shelter is designed for safety and comfort, with basic overnight gear provided. You’ll be supported throughout the night to ensure a secure and enjoyable outdoor sleeping experience.
Scottish weather can be unpredictable, but there’s no need to worry. The site is equipped with waterproof shelters and covered areas so the activities can continue without interruption, even if the rain sets in.
In the event of more severe weather, such as a storm, safety always comes first. On those occasions, your session will be rescheduled for another date that suits you, ensuring you don’t miss out on the experience.
All meals are prepared around the campfire at basecamp. You’ll enjoy shared lunches and evening refreshments, giving you an authentic fireside dining experience.
Participants have the opportunity to take part in cooking and preparing simple bushcraft meals. This hands-on approach enhances practical skills and adds to the immersive nature of the experience.
You will be provided with essential bushcraft tools including knives, saws, and axes. Each activity is carefully supervised to ensure safe handling.
Instruction covers the correct techniques for using each tool, as well as their practical applications for building shelters, crafting items, and firewood preparation. Safety is prioritised throughout all sessions.
Yes, there is no minimum age. Children are welcome but must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Activities are adapted to suit different ages and skill levels.
The team ensures that all sessions remain safe and engaging for younger participants. Kids will learn basic bushcraft skills while enjoying age-appropriate challenges in the woodland environment.
About the centre
Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge, EH23 4NU
We partner with Rewilding Britain to help protect our natural spaces for future adventures.
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