Island Survival Weekend,
West Coast of Scotland
Island Survival in the Highlands
Spend the weekend stranded on a small island on the West Coast of Scotland!
Immerse yourself in the wild landscape, in one of the most beautiful parts of the Scottish Highlands, while learning elements of survival specific to islands. Test your ability to survive with limited resources, sourcing your own drinking water and foraging for wild food on the shore, with guidance from an experienced, friendly instructor who lives in the area year-round.
You will learn core survival techniques in a small group, with emphasis on responsible use of the natural resources available.
Learning Outcomes
Here are some of the key skills you will learn:
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marine foraging - shellfish, seaweeds and fishing
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water sourcing and preparation including desalination
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fire lighting with sparks and friction (bow-drill technique)
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how to signal for help - reflection, whistles, ground to air, signal fires
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tidal cycles and flows
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finding shelter using natural features and materials
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understanding the sustainability of resources
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utilising beach-combed items
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short canoe trip
More Details
Price: £295 per person
Location: Moidart, 35 miles west of Fort William.
Duration: 2 days - starts 09.00 on Saturday morning; ends 15:00 on Sunday.
Group size: usually 5-8 people - we keep groups small to minimise our impact on the pristine environments in which we work.
Facilities: overnight wild camping - sleeping in natural shelters or under group tarp. Drinking water, basic provisions, fish and foraged food will be available. NB unless you need additional food for health reasons you are requested not to bring any.
What to bring: course-specific kit list
Upcoming Dates
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