The following training opportunities across the Central Belt from FSTC include:
* Creative Workshops
* 2-day Outdoor First Aid
* Forest School Training (all levels, including a compressed residential format in Crieff, Perthshire)
Forest School (FOLA) courses 2025
Format: blended online self-paced modules & seminars, and all-day woodland sessions.
Venues & start dates: Monikie (Jan), Crieff (late Feb), Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston EH27 (late Apr). “The best course I’ve done in 16 years of being a teacher!” (Sophie Leckenby) “The videos were excellent quality. It was fantastic to be able to pause and rewind and listen again; such a helpful tool.” (Jane Barr) Find out more and book here.
Edinburgh Outdoor Workshops 2025
Willow and wild plant weaving workshop
Venue: Merchiston Castle School, South Edinburgh EH13 0PU
Date: Sat 8 Mar 2025 10.30 am to 2.30 pm
Outdoor meta-skills
Ravelston, Blackhall Central Edinburgh (tbc)
Starting date: Fri 14 Mar, 2-4 pm
Creative fire craft for beginners & improvers
Newhailes Estate, East Edinburgh EH21 6RY
Starting date: Tues 18 Mar , 10 am to 2 pm
Forest School 16-hour First Aid courses (£155, no VAT; £10 using code Christmas10 by 31 Dec)
Format: highly practical first aid training, featuring indoor and outdoor sessions, for those with a duty of care at Forest School or other Outdoor Learning. Suitable for those working with all age groups above 1 year old.”Brilliant, really informative and allowed us to develop our skills. REALLY enjoyed this course!” (Mar 2023 course particiant). Find out more and book here
Jupiter Artland (https://www.jupiterartland.org/visit-jupiter-artland/) , nr Wilkieston, EH27 8BY
Fri 31 Jan & Mon 3 Feb, 9 – 6, and Fri 30 May & Mon 2 Jun
Bonaly Scout Centre Edinburgh, EH13 0PB, Fri 7 & Mon 10 Mar, and Fri 20 & Mon 23 Jun,
Hamilton Fives ML3 0DW: Fri 21 & Mon 24 Mar, and Fri 6 & Mon 9 Jun,
