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Bushcraft for 8 - 12 yr olds

11 Aug 26

Brodick Castle

Bushcraft for 8 - 12 yr olds — by National Trust for Scotland — 11 Aug 26 — Brodick Castle

National Trust for Scotland

Head into the woods with the rangers and learn how to build a shelter, light a fire and make a hammock! A fun-filled afternoon in the woods where young adventurers can get hands-on with basic bushcraft skills. Participants will have the chance to construct a shelter, try their hands at fire lighting and make a hammock to get comfy in. Marshmallows are likely to feature, too!

Where to stay for Bushcraft for 8 - 12 yr olds?

Clyde House is a 3-bedroom self-catering holiday home in Whiting Bay, sleeping up to 6 guests and ideally located for visitors to Bushcraft for 8 - 12 yr olds. With sea views, off-street parking and a short walk to the beach, village shop and pubs, it's a popular base for families and groups exploring Arran. A Guest Favourite on Airbnb with a 5.0 rating, Clyde House books up quickly during peak event weekends, so early reservations are recommended.

Other events on Arran in August:5 Aug 26 – Arran Show
7 Aug 26 – Brodick Shore Scramble
8 Aug 26 – St Bride's Church Summer Fayre
8 Aug 26 – Brodick Highland Games
9 Aug 26 – The Boat in the Writing Room (Film)
9 Aug 26 – Tractor Show at Arran Heritage Museum
9 Aug 26 – Arran Open Studios Film Night
11 Aug 26 – Tuesday Talks: Music and Dementia
12 Aug 26 – Arran Horticultural Society Summer Show
12 Aug 26 – Gaelic Landscape Walk Kildonan
13 Aug 26 – RNLI Stableford Open Golf
13 Aug 26 – 'Back to the Bronze Age' drop in session at the roundhouse
14 Aug 26 – Arran Open Studios
15 Aug 26 – Linoprint workshop
17 Aug 26 – Arran International Festival of Chamber Music & Song
17 Aug 26 – Arran International Festival Songs of Love and Memory
18 Aug 26 – Tuesday Talks: The Tartan Army
18 Aug 26 – Arran International Festival Inspired by Song and Dance
19 Aug 26 – Arran International Festival Heimat Stories of Home and Beyond
19 Aug 26 – Arran International Festival Chet
20 Aug 26 – Arran International Festival A Concert Crossing Borders
20 Aug 26 – COAST Blackwaterfoot Shore Scramble
21 Aug 26 – Arran International Festival A Song for Arran
21 Aug 26 – Arran International Festival The Magic Hour by Candlelight
22 Aug 26 – From Field to Fabric
22 Aug 26 – CHAKAI. An introduction to the Japanese Tea Ceremony
22 Aug 26 – Arran International Festival Baroque At Tea Time
22 Aug 26 – Arran International Festival Stories in Song
22 Aug 26 – Arran International Festival Baroque Brunch
23 Aug 26 – Dog Show at Arran Hertage Museum
23 Aug 26 – Glen Cloy Trail Race
23 Aug 26 – CHAKAI. An introduction to the Japanese Tea Ceremony
23 Aug 26 – Arran International Festival DRYAD
25 Aug 26 – Tuesday Talks: The Trans Canada Highway and Back
29 Aug 26 – GMC YOGA BRUNCH SOCIAL
30 Aug 26 – McLellan Festival: Rossini Messe Solennelle

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Clyde House Arran holiday cottage in Whiting Bay village centre is a perfect choice for self-catering family holidays, short breaks, remote working and writing retreats.

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