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Field Studies Council is an environmental education charity providing informative and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to discover, explore, and understand the environment.

The Cairngorms contains Britain’s largest, most natural habitats, and is home to a quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species. Our partnership with the Field Studies Council has opened up a variety of opportunities to learn more about the area through their fascinating natural history based courses.

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Introduction to Sphagnum

An introduction to one of the UK's most important groups of plants - sphagnum mosses. Learn all about these fascinating plants and identifying them in the field.

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Trees: Winter Broadleaf Identification

This course will equip you with the skills you need to start identifying broadleaf tree species in winter.

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GLENMORE BLOG

Summer Alpine Tailormade Adventure: Pollux, South Ridge of the Lagginhorn, & the Matterhorn

After this year’s Glenmore Lodge Summer Alpine programme concluded, we then delivered 2 further weeks of Tailormade 1:1 private guiding that are both worth celebrating. The 1:1 nature of these weeks means that everything was suited completely to the specific Alpine ambitions. Often folks request a certain mountain, a number of mountains, or to extend their experience […]

Stuart McAleese

Jan 16.10 min read

Which winter course is for you?

Winter in Scotland offers truly unique and memorable experiences for those who plan adventures in our landscape. Whether you’ve recently discovered Scotland’s hills and want to continue exploring them all year round, or are a seasoned mountaineer or climber, going on a winter course can enable you to develop your skills and build the confidence […]

Glenmore Lodge

Dec 18.2 min read

2024 Sea Kayaking Expeditions Roundup

We are so lucky in Scotland. We’ve got a beautiful coastline, a myriad of uninhabited islands, some of the world’s best tidal races, coupled with access legislation that gives us the right to wild camp responsibly. Put all that together and Scotland is a genuinely world-class destination for sea kayaking expeditions. With that in mind, […]

George Fell

Dec 18.3 min read

Avalanche Awareness in Scotland

Avalanches in Scotland may seem an unlikely risk, but the consequences can be high. Senior Instructor Derek Bain talks through how we should understand and avoid avalanche hazards when enjoying Scotland's mountains in the winter.

Derek Bain

Dec 12.5 min read

Kendal Mountain Festival 2024

Kendal Mountain Festival; it is massive, and there’s so much enthusiasm for the outdoors. The vibe is so positive in every way you could imagine. It’s the UK’s biggest celebration of the outdoors, which really shows off all that the industry has to offer. Something worth embracing once every few years if you haven’t already […]

Emma Holgate

Dec 03

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