Coastal Foraging Day,
West Coast of Scotland
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Forage for a Day on the West Coast of Scotland
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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).
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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
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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
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Group size: varies - we aim to keep groups small to minimise our impact on this pristine environment.
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Facilities: Drinking water, hot drinks, basic ingredients and foraged food included.
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What to bring: Course-specific kit list
