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SU Scotland Gowanbank – Multi-Activity Gold Residential Week – Ayrshire, Scotland

This residential week offers the chance to take part in a range of outdoor activities while building confidence, developing new skills, and pushing your boundaries.

Join us at Gowanbank for a week of adventure, personal growth, and, most importantly, fun!

Each day we’ll take part in outdoor activities, either on-site at Gowanbank, or further afield, such as climbing, watersports, bushcraft and hillwalking and in the evenings we’ll all join together to reflect on the day, along with some much-needed downtime to socialise with others on the residential and make lasting friendships.

What’s included?
• Full programme of activities throughout the week
• All equipment needed for activities
• Accommodation in shared en-suite rooms
• All bedding
• All meals – from lunch on Monday to lunch on Friday
• Meets all criteria for the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Residential section

Gowanbank has great transport links. Hop on a train or bus to Kilmarnock. There are regular trains to Kilmarnock from Glasgow and Carlisle. From Kilmarnock, catch Bus 1 through to Darvel/Newmilns which will drop you just a few minutes away from the centre.

A great opportunity to push your boundaries, make new friends, and create lasting memories!

Course date:
17th - 21st August 2026
Course location:
Ayrshire, Scotland
Course fee:
£380
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