This Adventures in the Scottish Islands course is for young people aged between 16 and 18 years old who are interested in the outdoors, adventurous activities that it can offer and an interest in working to conserve it.

Throughout the week you will take part in a variety of activities to discover and explore the Isle of Cumbrae, Wee Cumbrae and Bute. Challenges might include climbing, snorkelling, raft building and an overnight camping expedition.

A key aspect of the Adventures in the Scottish Islands residential will be your conservation day, where you will conduct work to conserve an area on the Isle of Cumbrae.

This course is suitable for the residential section of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Always check with your leader before booking.

Our residentials also give you the chance to develop a range of transferable skills. These types of skills help across many areas of life and are particularly good for including in job or education applications. Skills likely to be covered in this residential are communicating with others, working as a team, managing your time, resilience and decision making.

Cost includes full board accommodation, lunch & hot and cold drinks and in-course transport.