FREE Essential Survival Skills – preparing for Scottish Winter Wilds

Hall of Clestrain
Saturday 22nd November 2025. Start 09.30am. End 4.30pm (may end earlier due to daylight conditions)

Fire, shelters, navigation essentials and practical lifesaving knowledge for Scottish outdoors, including the right gear, weather and route planning. Learn:

• Fire making techniques including friction, tinders, woods selection plus how to cook without wood (or stove)
• Emergency and improvised shelters for Scottish upland habitats
• Essential navigation principles to keep you safe.

Come equipped for the adventure:

• Bring own lunch and drink plus snacks
• Dress for the weather. Be prepared to be outdoors all day in possibly wet and windy weather conditions. Gloves, hat and change of clothes important
• Good idea but not essential to bring own gear, clothing, compass to compare and discuss merits and learn how best to use.

Who is this session for:

Ideal for those keen to expand their skills to explore the wilder places of Scotland, to be safer and more competent in the outdoors.

FREE
Booking essential: projectmanager@johnraesociety.com
Numbers limited: 12-15 maximum