ADULTS

  Bushcraft Taster Day

  Escape to the Wild (Weekend)

PARENT/CHILD & KIDS

Surviving Your Kids (10-14yrs old)

Bushcraft Parties for Kids (8-12yrs)

Overnight Survival Parent & Child

Covers Scouts Survival Badge

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Fly Fishing for Beginners

Mountain Biking & Hiking Guiding

 IOL Bushcraft Practicioner -Ian Macfarlane

                                                         

 

CUSTOM ENQUIRES

*Corporate or Schools Team Building (Indoor/Outdoor) *

*Nature Awareness and fun Outdoors for under 8yrs*

*Combine Hill Walking, Mountain Biking and Bushcraft*

            

 

 Bushcraft Parties                                              TOP

"Best Party Ever"  anonymous child                 

A fantastic alternative party and one they will never forget.  From the very moment the kids meet us in the car park the adventure begins.  Learn how to make your own rope and search out the best fire lighting materials.  Take an adventure hike through the forest. Return from your adventure to the camp, where we light the fire , cook the beans  and roast your marshmallows.  Have a go at lighting a fire , chopping your wood and making a shelter. There is always time for some woodland games as well to round of your afternoon.

  • These parties are can be in the morning or afternoon. Typically 10am or 2pm and last 2.5 -3hrs.  In the winter parties generally run from 11am till 2pm.
  • Based on 8 youths the price is  £120
  • This party has worked well with 8-12yr olds. (Younger children can be accommodated and the theme is more Nature Awareness)
  • The meeting point is Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre (Map) by Comrie.(We have the ability to be mobile as well)
  • Included in the price is a baked potato, beans, orange juice and Marshmallows.
  • One adult must accompany the group and assist

 

 

SHOP

For more detail or to book call 01764 663455 or 07973802620 or mail on ian@doitoutdoors.co.uk 

 

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  Overnight Survival - Parent and Child

 A fantastic shared experience with your child in a truly wild and beautiful part of Perthshire.  An experience you are sure to treasure,  Build your camp, light your fire, cook your food and sit around the fire before sleeping under the stars.

  • Meet Saturday  at 12pm at Auchingarrich Car Park
  • Depart on  1pm Sunday
  • Bring lunch for two days and your choice of dinner (There will be a plentiful supply of Orange Juice, hot chocolate and biscuits)
  • No need to worry about a toilets as there is an on sight composting toilet.
  • We shall have clean water so no need to bring any.
  • We have a supply of cooking utensils, plates , cutlery and pots.
  • All you require is a sleeping mat, sleeping bag , torch , midge repellent, change of cloths, towel & toiletries, waterproofs

 

Dates

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For more detail or to book call 01764 663455 or 07973802620 or mail on ian@doitoutdoors.co.uk 

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 Surviving Your Kids  (Parent & Child Bushcraft )                   TOP

Enjoy a day out with your child.  Working together you can learn to build your shelter and fetch fire lighting material. Then you can light your fire ,cooking your lunch on it.  Spend time finding natural rope and get a chance to chop and saw wood.

  • These course are from 10am to 3.00pm.
  • Per parent and child the price is £55 (Ratio 1:8 Four sets of parent child)
  • These work well with 10-14yr olds. (Younger children can be accommodated)
  • The meeting point is Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre (Map) by Comrie.
  • Included in the price is , beans, orange juice and Marshmallows.
  • Bring any additional food to make up your lunch (Burgers & Sausages).

 

Select a Date

SHOP

For more detail or to book call 01764 663455 or 07973802620 or mail on ian@doitoutdoors.co.uk 

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 Bushcraft Taster Day (Bushcraft Introduction)                 TOP

This is a great course designed to give you a taste of what bushcraft is all about.  Shelter is important and we start by building one using natural materials and tarps .  Fire provides heat and some thing to cook on. You will learn the skills to prepare and cook over a fire.  We also look at the safe use of knives and cover some basic knife projects. THere is an opportunity to try fire by friction.

  • These courses are from 10am to 4.30pm.
  • Per person price £50 (Ratio1:6)
  • These are run  for  16+yrs
  • The meeting point is Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre (Map) by Comrie.
  • Included in the price is a baked potatoe, beans, orange juice and Marshmallows.
  • Bring any additional food to make up your lunch.

 

Select a Date

 

SHOP

For more detail  call 01764 663455 or 07973802620 or mail on ian@doitoutdoors.co.uk 

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  Escape to the Wild (Weekend)                TOP

Perfect if you are looking to escape the office and the modern day stresses.  No experience is required just enthusiasm and an interest in nature and how to work with it. The first day of this course prepares you for an overnight stay in the woods. Don't worry if your shelter is a flop we have tents you can stay in.  In addition to your shelter building we cover knife and axe work. We prepare and collect wood for the fire and try some fire by friction.  With the use of simple knots we create additional camp structures.  On the second day we start to look closer at the forest and the different trees and plants and their uses.  To keep you safe in the outdoors we teach you how to loss proof yourselves and touch. You will also have the chance to set a number of traps.

  • These parties are from 10am to 3.30pm next day.
  • Per person price is £90 (Ratio1:6)
  • These are run mainly for  18+ and on occasion 13 -16yr olds.
  • The meeting point is Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre (Map) by Comrie.
  • Included in the price is , orange juice and Marshmallows.
  • Bring  food to cover your meals.
Select a Date

 

SHOP

For more detail or to book call 01764 663455 or 07973802620 or mail on ian@doitoutdoors.co.uk 

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   Fly Fishing for Beginners                           TOP

Instruction and  Equipment Provided and Even a chance to prepare and cook a fish

Fly fishing is fun  - This is aimed at the complete novice , with all gear supplied.  As usual the scenery is beautiful, however the same can't be said for your instructor .  

What you Need

The course is outdoors and so outdoor gear is essential. In Scotland this means warm and waterproof gear even in summer.  Good sturdy shoes or boots plus midge repellent

What we can teach you

This course will instruct you on all the essential elements of dry fly fishing and provide you with the confidence to go it alone. 

Topic Covered

  • Personal Gear
  • Safety Considerations
  • All about the tools of the trade
  • Tackling Up (putting it all together)
  • Learning how to  Cast
  • All about the flies and the Trout and other tips.
  • Oh yes and some fishing

Individual-(Based on 2 persons)  2/3hours - £40pp (includes 1 fish)

  Location- Comrie (Mill of Fortune) 

 

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For more detail or to book call 01764 663455 or 07973802620 or mail on ian@doitoutdoors.co.uk 

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  Mountain Biking and Hill walking Guiding TOP

No Need for a Compass or Map - Local Knowledge - Instruction and Advice at Hand - More time to enjoy the scenery

 Put away your maps, relax, enjoy your riding and take in the views. All the trails are an accumulation of local knowledge and offer constantly changing bike/Hiking terrain and views. Most trails are point to point which provide a feeling of discovery and journeying

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For more detail or to book call 01764 663455 or 07973802620 or mail on ian@doitoutdoors.co.uk 

Scotland for Bushcraft and Survival

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Woodland Trust Tree For All

Forest Education Initiative logoto Forestry Commission homepage

 

 

 

 Places to stay & things to do in Strathearn

SHOP ITEMS

COURSE  DATES

12th April Surviving Your Kids
15th April Surviving Your Kids
25th April Bushcraft Taster Day
2nd May Fly Fishing
4th May Surviving Your Kids
16th May Bushcraft Taster Day
23rd May Bushcraft Taster Day
27th May Surviving Your Kids
30th May Surviving Your Kids
13th June Surviving Your Kids
11th/12th July Overnight Parent and Child
18th/19th July Overnight Parent and Child
26th July Surviving Your Kids
   

Later Dates will be added

We have also run events at:-

 The Crieff Drovers Tryst-More

Scottish Wood Fair More.

Birch Bark Collection

Birch Sap

Lime Bark for Chord

Tinder Fungus for Fire

Bow & Drill

Feather Sticks

 

     

DO IT OUTDOORS - Deansland, 13 High Street, Auchterarder, PH3 1DB. Strathearn, Perthshire, Scotland,

Mobile 07973802620     Land Line 01764 663455    ian@doitoutdoors.co.uk