Coastal Foraging Day,
West Coast of Scotland
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Forage for a Day on the West Coast of Scotland
Learn how to source and prepare wild food in the beautiful environment of the Atlantic Oak woodlands and shores of Moidart, in a small group with expert guidance. Forage for a range of edible shellfish, seaweed, coastal and woodland plants, gaining practical know-how about where to find different species. Learn about safe and responsible foraging, and the associated legal issues. Light a fire and cook your wild lunch on the beach!
Coastal wild food is not just for survival, it can also be a tasty, sustainable and nutritious addition to our diet. On previous courses we have enjoyed linguine with mussels, wild garlic and chanterelles, a wild salad with wood sorrel, and a sweet dessert made with seaweed! Please note that the course takes place in a rugged coastal environment and involves clambering over rocks and seaweed at times and shallow wading in sea and streams (with wellies).
Learning Outcomes
Here are some of the key skills you will be learning:
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Foraging
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Fishing
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Setting creels
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Gathering shellfish
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Food safety
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Preparation of fish/shellfish
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Know your edible seaweeds
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Food safety outdoors
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Learning about coastal plants
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Tidal cycles and food availability
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Fire-lighting and campfire cooking
More Details
Price: £130 per person
Location: Moidart, 35 miles west of Fort William. Lifts can be arranged from the nearest railway station, Lochailort.
Duration: 1 day - starts 09.00 and ends approx 17:00
Group size: varies - we aim to keep groups small to minimise our impact on this pristine environment.
Facilities: Drinking water, hot drinks, basic ingredients and foraged food included.
What to bring: Course-specific kit list
