Register of providers of adventurous activities approved by the Council.
Application Form
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Contact
Dave Horrocks
Adventure Scotland
Croft House
12 Croftside
Aviemore
Inverness-shire
PH22 1QJ
Tel: 0870 2402676
Email: info@adventure-scotland.com
List of providers
Listed alphabetically: A - F, G - L, M - R, S - Z
- Aberdeen City Council
Jonathan Kitching
01224 346191
01224 346196
Outdoor Education Service
Summerhill Centre
Stonsay Drive
AberdeenAB15 6JA
jkitching@aberdeencity.gov.uk
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - Aberdeen Riding Club
Sally McCarthy
01224 862431
Oldfold Stables
Milltimber
AberdeenAB13 0HU - Aberdeen Snowsports Centre
David Jacobs
01224 810215
01224 810216
Garthdee Road
Garthdee
AberdeenAB10 7BA
garthdeesports@btconnect.com - Abernethy Trust - Ardeonaig
Philip Simpson
01567 820523
01567 820955
By Killin, Perthshire FK21 8SY
at@ardeonaig.com
www.ardeonaig.com - Abernethy Trust - Ardgour
Barry Edmondson
01967 411222
01967 411250
Ardgour
Fort William
www.ardeonaig.com
- Abernethy Trust - Barcaple
David Pratt
Operations Director
01557 820261
Ringford
Caste Douglas, Kirkudbrightshire
AT@barcaple.org
www.ardeonaig.com - Abernethy Trust - Nethybridge
David Rutledge
Operations Director
01479 821279
01479 821162
Nethybridge, Inverness-shire PH25 3ED
abernethytrust@compuserve.com
www.ardeonaig.com - Acorn Adventure Ltd
Jamie Gardiner
MD
0870 1219954
0870 1219984
Acorn House
HalebowenB62 8DU
info@acorn-venture.com
www.acorn-venture.com - Active 8 Care Ltd
Sarah Walford
01253 640683
01253 721256
332/34 St Albans Road
St Annes, Lancashire
- Active Outdoor Pursuits
Roy and Sophia Gibson
Owner
01540 673319
01540 673390
Craigower Lodge
Golf Course Road
Newtonmore, Inverness-shire PH20 1AT - Aigas Field Centre
Sheila Kerr
Secretary
01463 782443
01463 782097
Beauly, Inverness-shire IV4 7AD
info@aigas.co.uk
www.aigas.co.uk - Ancrum Outdoor Centre
Earle Wilson
1382435911
01382 435911
10 Ancrum Road
DundeeDD2 2HZ
ancrum.centre@dundeecity.gov.uk - Annandale Equestrian Centre
Raymond and Carolyn Drury
01771 622598
Kininmonth
Mintlaw
Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire AB42 4HT - Aquademics Education Ltd
Jason Topley
01224 581313
01224 581313
77-79 Waterloo Quay
The Harbour
AberdeenAB11 5OE
dive@awlscubacentre.demon.co.uk
www.awlscubacentre.demon.co.uk - Ardeche Guides
Andrew Scott
Director
0033 475 370623
Sausses Haut
07450 BurzetFrance
sueandyscott@wanadoo.fr - Ardmay House Outdoor Centre
Andrew Ritchie
Centre Director
01301 702998
Ardmay Ltd
Ardmay House
Arrochar
Loch Long, Argyll G83 7AH
info@ardmay.com
www.ardmay.com - Badaguish Centre
Paul Corrigan
01479 861285
01479 861258
Badaguish
By Glenmore
AviemorePH22 1QU - Basecamp MTB
Lindsay Carruthers
01528 544780
1528544786
Laggan Wolftrax
Stathmashie Forest
Laggan
Newtonmoreinfo@basecampmtb.com
www.basecampmtb.com - Beaumont Chateau Ltd
Benjamin Wire
UK Manager
01843 597059
01843 597159
31 Queen Street
Ramsgate, Kent CT11 9DZ
- Bedlam
Tara McLoughlin
0131 5581919
0131 5581313
28 Great King Street
EdinburghEH3 6QH
tara@bedlam.co.uk
www.bedlam.co.uk - Bigfoot Adventures
Jim Prince
019756 51312
Tom na Wan
Glen Deskry
Strathdon, Aberdeenshire AB36 8XL
post@BigfootAdventures.com
www.BigfootAdventures.com - Boots N Paddles
Mike Dunthorne
08456 125567
14 Cabrich
Kirkhill
InvernessIV5 7PH
mike@bootsnpaddles.co.uk
www.bootsnpaddles.co.uk - Braemar Snowsports
Gordon Rattray
013397 41970
3 Balnellan Road
Braemar, Aberdeenshire AB35 5YE
gordonbarbara@rattray29.freserve.co.uk - Buchan Activities
Jim W. Buchan
Owner
01346 583104
21 Church St
Cairnbulg, Aberdeenshire AB43 8YN - Burgie Riding Centre
01343 850100
Burgie Estate
Forres, Moray IV36 2QU - Cairnwell Mountain Sports
Gustav Fischnaller
0870 443 0253
Gulabin Lodge
Glenshee
By Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 7QE
info@cairnwellmountainsports.co.uk
www.cairnwellmountainsports.co.uk
- Camas Centre
Sarah Neale
Centre Co-ordinator
01681 700367
Bunessan
Isle of Mull PA76 6DX - Can You Experience Co Ltd
Janice Hawick
1389602576
11 Haldane Terrace
BallochG83 8ER
info@canyouexperience.com
www.canyouexperience.com - Carrbridge Trekking Centre
Ian McInnes
Owner
01479 841602
Ellan house
Station Road
Carrbridge, Inverness-shire PH23 3AN - Clyde Sail Training Trust
Jim Smith
0141 944 5555
0141 944 5557
Unit19
42 Dalsetter Ave
Drumchapel
GlasgowG15 8TE
clydesailtraining@tiscali.co.uk - Cobblehouse Riding Centre
Joanne and Graham Miller
01466 780406
Netherdale
Aberchirder
Turriff, Aberdeenshire
joanne.cobblehouse@virgin.net - Compass Christian Centre
Roger Clare
01250 885209
01250 885309
Glenshee Lodge
Glenshee
By Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 7QD - Craggan Outdoors Ltd
Ian Cameron
01479 873283
Grantown on Spey, Morayshire PH26 3NT
info@cragganoutdoors.co.uk
www.cragganoutdoors.co.uk - Cranloch Riding Centre
Heather Younie
01343 842215
Cranloch Farm
Elgin, Moray
James and Heather Younie
Cranloch Riding Centre
01343 842215
Cranloch
ElginIV30 8QX - Croft-Na-Caber
Robert Brown
General Manager
01887 830236
01887 830649
Kenmore
Loch Tay
Perthshire PH15 2HW - Deeside Activity Park
Jenny Ogston
Manager
013398 83721
Cairnton
Lumphanan
Banchory, Aberdeenshire
info@howieirvine.com - Delphi Adventure Centre
Claire Horan
353095 42208
35309542303
Leenane
Co GalwayIreland
hr@delphiescape.com
www.delphiescape.com - Archie Waters
Project Leader
Drumchapel Adventure
0141 944 5557
Unit 19
42 Dalsetter Avenue
GlasgowG15 8TE
archie@drumadventure.freeserve.co.uk - Dunolly Adventure Outdoors
Izzy Gretton
01887 820298
1887
Dunolly House
Taybridge Drive
Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2BP
info@dunollyadventures.co.uk
www.dunollyadventures.co.uk - Eden Equestrian Centre
Andrea Jackson
Proprietor
Dunlugas
Turriff, Aberdeenshire - Extreme Dream Ltd
Scott Muir
01479 812466
Unit 8 Dalfaber Industrial Estate
AviemorePH22 1ST
extreme@extremedream.com
- Fairburn Activity Centre
Ray Cameron
Manager
01997 433397
01997 433328
Marybank
Muir of Ord, Ross-shire IV6 7UT
activity@fairburn.co.uk - Faraway Riding and Recreation Centre
Rhona Cruikshank
01466 730358
01466 730358
South Balnoon
Forgue
Nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire - Fordell Firs National Activity Centre
Robert Broderick
Senior Warden
01383 412704
01383 414892
Hillend
By Dunfermline, Fife KY11 7HQ
warden@fordellfirs.org.uk
www.fordellfirs.org.uk - Freewill Outdoor Pursuits
Will Manners
Director
1764650240
1764653886
Knockearn House
Anthony Place
Crieff, Perthshire PH7 3OQ
info@freewilloutdoorpursuits.com
- Glen Tanar Equestrian Centre
Jacqueline Riley
013398 86448
019756 51382
Glen Tanar
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 5EU
gtec@talk21.com - Glencoe Outdoor Centre
Chris Williams
Director
01855 811644
Glencoe
Argyll PH49 4HS - Glenmore Lodge
Nigel Williams
Head of Training
01479 861212
Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1QU
enquiries@glenmorelodge.org.uk
www.glenmorelodge.org.uk - Glenshee Centre Snowsport School
Willie Coleville
01339 741010
Glenshee Ski Centre
Braemar
Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5XU - Glenshee Ski School
Clark Cooper
Owner
01250 885216
01250 885212
Spittal of Glenshee
By Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 7QE - Gower Tours Ltd
Peter Cook
General Manager
01527 851410
01527 851417
2 High St
Studley, Warwickshire B80 7HJ
pc@gowstrav.demon.co.uk
- Grange Riding Centre
Susan Gamble
Proprietor
01542 870373
Meikle Cantly
Grange
Keith, Banfshire AB55 6LJ - Hayfield Riding Club
John Crawford
Club Manager
01224 315703
Hazlehead Park
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB15 8BB
info@hayfield.com
www.hayfield.com - Healthoutfit Ltd
Penny McIntosh
Owner
01975 641312
Cookshill
Glenkindie
Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8TA - Hebridean Pursuits Ltd
Stephen Thomas
1631710317
1631710317
1 Grosvenor Crescent
Connel
Oban, Argyll PA37 1PQ
hebpursuit@aol.com - Highland Adventure
James Muir
Owner
01575 582238
01575 582238
Knockshannoch Lodge
Glenisla
By Blairgowrie, Perthshire
jbsmuir@highlandadventure.co.uk
www.highlandadventure.co.uk - Hourmont Total Ski
Ken Bailey
Managing Director
1273220777
1273220666
44 - 46 Old Steine
BrightonBN1 1NH
hts@chs-tour.com
- House of Mulben
Innes Macpherson
Director
01542 860207
01542 860384
Mulben Mains
Mulben
Keith, Banffshire AB55 6YH
innes@houseofmulben.com
www.houseofmulben.com - Interski
Mike Wigglesworth
Associate Operations
01623 456353
Acorn Park
St Peters Way
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 1EX
email@interski.co.uk
www.interski.co.uk - Kartstart
01224 772727
Unit 7A Stoneywood Business Centre
Stoneywood Road
Dyce
Aberdeen - Kindrogan Field Centre
Martyn Jamieson
Head of Centre
01250 881433
Enochdhu
Nr Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 7PG
kindrogan@btinternet.com - Kingscliff Sporting Lodge
Chris Harry Thomas
Director
01651 806375
01651 806547
Methlick
Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 7HQ - Kingswood Group
Paul Spriggins
01603 284280
01603 284251
1st Floor
11 Prince of Wales Road
NorwichNR1 1BD
- Knockando Riding School
Pearl Cranna
Knockando
Craigellachie
Aberlour - Kushi Adventures
Russell Zenthon
07989 983445
20 Union Road
InvernessIV2 3JY
info@kushiadventures.co.uk
www.kushiadventures.co.uk - Lagganlia Outdoor Centre
Richard Arrowsmith
01540 651265
01540 651240
Kincraig
Kingussie, Inverness-shire PH21 1NG
lagganlia@lagganlia.com
www.lagganlia.com - Leadership Excellence Ltd
Mhairi Cousins
HR Development Manager
01467 672526
01467 621919
Thainstone Business Centre
Thainstone
InverurieAB51 5TB
info@lead-excel.com - Lecht Ski and Multi Activity Centre
James McIntosh
019756 51426
Corgarff
Strathdon
Aberdeenshire AB36 8YP
info@lecht.co.uk
www.lecht.co.uk - Loch Insh Watersports
Andrew Freshwater
Principal
01540 651272
01540 651208
Insh Hall
Kincraig, Inverness-shire PH21 1NU
office@lochinsh.com
www.lochinsh.com
- Loch Morlich Watersports
Keith Taylor
01479 861221
01479 861221
Glenmore Forest Park
Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1QU
office@lochmorlich.com
www.lochmorlich.com - Loch Park Adventure Centre
James Baird
Manager
01542 810334
01542 810323
Drummuir Castle Estate
Keith, Banffshire AB55 5JX
lochpark@globalnet.co.uk - Lochter Activity Centre
Euan Webster
1651872000
1651873373
Lochter Fishery
Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire AB51 0DZ
enquiries@lochter.net
www.lochter.net - Lunderton Equestrian Centre
Gillian Creighton
01779 838282
01779 838264
Lunderton
St Fergus
Peterheadlundertonltd@aol.com - Maritime Rescue Institute
Joanna McDonald
Education & Projects Officer
01569 765768
01569 765979
The Old Pier
Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire AB39 2JU
enquiry.mri@btconnect.com - Monikie Country Park
Norman Greig
01382 370202
01382 370672
The Ranger Centre
Monikie
DD5 3QN
- Monster Activities Ltd
Iain MacKinnon
Operations Manager
01809 501385
Great Glen Water Park
South Laggan
By Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire - National Trust For Scotland - Skytrek
David Shaw
1330844525
1330844797
Crathes Castle
Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QJ
dshaw@nts.org.uk
www.nts.org.uk - NST Travel Group (Winmarleigh Hall)
Alex Fishpool
Activities and Training Manager
01253 503039
01253 356955
Chiltern House
Bristol Avenue
BlackpoolFY2 0FA
properties@nstgroup.co.uk
www.nstgroup.co.uk - Ocean Youth Trust Scotland
Nick Fleming
General Manager
0141 221 1200
0141 221 2002
191 West George Street
GlasgowG2 2LJ
office@oytscotland.org.uk
www.oytscotland.org.uk - Oldfold Farm Stables
Minette MacLennan
01224 862727
Milltimber, Aberdeenshire AB13 0AQ - On The Piste Travel Ltd
Oliver Gaskill
01625 503111
01625 503222
28 Great King St
Macclesfield, Cheshire
schools@onthepiste.com
www.onthepiste.com
- Outfit Moray
Iain Jamieson
01343 549571
Elgin Youth Cafe
1 Francis Place
Elgin, Moray IV30 1LQ
richard@elginyouthcafe.org
www.elginyouthcafe.org - Outward Bound Scotland
Tony Shepherd
01397 773905
Loch Eil Centre
Fort William, Inverness-shire PH33 7NN
enquiries@outwardbound-uk.org
www.outwardbound-uk.org - Path Head Farm Nurseries
Joyce Bruce
01575 572173
Forfar Road
KirriemuirDD8 5BY - Pathhead Equestrian Centre
Joyce Bruce
01575 572173
Forfar Road
Kerriemuir, Angus DD8 5BY - People Positive
Graeme Shilland
01479 811900
Inverdruie House
Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1QH
United Kingdom - People Positive
Barbara Vokes
01479 811900
Inverdruie House
Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1QH
United Kingdom - Pete Hill
Sole Trader
Pete Hill
01807 590250
71 High St
Aberlour, Moray AB38 9QB
- Peterhead Sailing Club
Angie Fraser
Principal
01779 841536
c/o 2 Ardiffery Cottages
Hatton
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire AB42 0SD
angie@peterheadsailingclub.com
www.peterheadsailingclub.com - Peterhead Watersports Centre
Dave Moxey
The Lido
South Bay
Peterhead
Martin Hudson
PGL Dalguise House
01350 727339
01350 728933
Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 OTX
enquiries@pgl.co.uk
www.pgl.co.uk - Puffin Cruises
John Smith
01542 832560
2 School Rd
Portessie
Buckie, Moray AB56 1TN
john@puffincruises.com
www.puffincruises.com - Rannoch Adventure
Paddy Ryan
01877 339166
01877 339166
Gartmore House
The Rookery
Menteith Crescent
CallanderFK17 8BY
paddy@ryanclimb.freeserve.co.uk
www.ryanclimb.freeserve.co.uk - Robert Gordons University Sport
Niel Brown
1224263666
1224263667
Gardee Campus
Gardee Road
AberdeenAB10 7GE
n.brown@rgu.ac.uk
www.rgu.ac.uk
- Ross Training
Hilary Brown
0131 444 1163
01796 473310
c/o Atholl Centre
Atholl Rd
Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5BX
georgemross@btinternet.co.uk - RYA Scotland
Suzie Blar
1313177388
0131 3178566
Caledonia House
Iredheughs
South Gyle
EdinburghEH12 9OQ
admin@RYAscotland.org.uk
www.RYAscotland.org.uk - School Travel Service
Madeleine Fitzgibbon
Product Manager
0 1273 775776
01273 772735
Lees House
21 Dyke Road
BrightonBN1 3GD - Scottish Centres
Stewart Deards
Manager
01899 221115
01899 220644
Loaningdale House
Carwood Road
Biggar, Lanarkshire ML12 6LX - Scottish Centres
Sheila McLoud
01068 660259
01068 660815
Broomlee Centre
West LintonEH46 7BU - Scottish Centres
Angus Paterson
Manager
Scottish Centres
01828 640275
01828 640774
Belmont Centre
Meigle, Perthshire PH1 8TG - Scottish Centres
Gary Thirlwall
Manager
01877 382291
01877 382812
Dounans Centre
Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3UT - Scripture Union Scotland
Andy Shearer
Activities Co-ordinator
01577 842000
01577 840164
Lendrick Muir
Rumbling Bridge
Nr KinrossKY13 0QA - Scripture Union Scotland
Andy Shearer
Activities Co-ordinator
01479 810237
01479 811388
Alltnacriche Centre
Lynwilg
Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1PZ
alltnacriche@suscotland.org.uk
www.suscotland.org.uk - Scripture Union Scotland (Holidays)
Andy Shearer
0141 332 1162
70 Milton St
Glasgow
G4 0HR - Ski Plan Travel Ltd
Andy Marriner
Commercial Director
01273 774778
01273 720352
Lees House
21 Dyke Rd
Brighton, Sussex BN1 3GD
a.marriner@sts-skiplan.co.uk
www.sts-skiplan.co.uk - Skirmish Paintball Games
Eric Brooks
01330 811414
01330 811680
Fairview
Cullerlie
Skene, Aberdeenshire AB32 6XA
- Splash White Water Rafting
Bruce Low
Operations Manager
01887 829706
Dunkeld Rd
AberfeldyPH15 2AQ
info@rafting.co.uk
www.rafting.co.uk - Sport Any Way
Dave Torrance
013397 41423
013397 41423
Braemar Disabled Ski and Outdoor Activities Club
23 Mar Road
Braemar, Aberdeenshire AB35 5YL - Sportscotland National Centres
Margarete Paschke
01475 674720
Inverclyde
Burnside Road
LargsKA30 8RW - Summit Climbing Walls
Paul McVey
1358725723
0709 284 4562
3 Dunvegan Place
South Road
Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 9TF
paul@proveer.co.uk - Synergy Kite Sports
1 Logie Lodge
Crimond
Fraserburgh
AB43 8SQ
01346 531 166
Mobile No: 07981 793066
info@synergykitesports.com
www.synergykitesports.com - Teen Ranch Scotland
Steven Goring
Ballindean House
Inchture
PerthPH14 9SF
trs@teenranch.org.uk
www.teenranch.org.uk - Edinburgh Leisure
The Adventure Centre Ratho
0131 333 6321
Ratho
EdinburghEH28 8AA
www.adventurescotland.com - The Adventure Centre, Ratho
Nic Crawshaw
0131 333 6321
0131 333
Ratho
EdinburghEH28 8AA - The Moray Gig
Iain Jamieson
01343 549571
01343 549361
c/o Outfit Moray
Francis Place
ElginIV30 1LQ
iain@outfitmoray.com
www.outfitmoray.com - The Scout Association
Mike Masino
Centre Manager
01301 703217
01301 703562
The Lochgoilhead Centre
Shelter Park
Lochgoilhead, Argyll PA24 8AQ - Transition Extreme Sport Ltd
Neil Stevenson
01224 626279
Links Road
Queens Links
AberdeenAB24 5NN
neil-stevenson@transition-extreme.com
www.transition-extreme.com - Trinity Sailing Foundation
Matthew Maxted
1803883355
1803883345
The Sail Loft
Pump Street
Brixham
Devonteam@trinitysailing.co.uk
www.trinitysailing.co.uk
- Upper Keithen Riding Centre
Mrs Jane Dilks
01888 544006
Upper Keithen
Greenness
Turriff, Aberdeenshire AB53 8JB - Walk Deeside
Alan Melrose
Director
01339 880081
01339 880081
1 Balnastraid Cottages
Dinnet
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 5NE
info@walkdeeside.com
www.walkdeeside.com - Welsh International Climbing Centre
Howard Jackson
01443 710789
Trelewis
Merthyr Tudful, Mid Glamorgan CF46 6AY
info@indoorclimbingwalls.co.uk
www.indoorclimbingwalls.co.uk - Woolly Mammoth Activities
15 Wellside Avenue
Balloch
Inverness
IV2 7GW
tel. 01463 790113
themammoth@ukonline.co.uk
www.woolly-mammoth.co.uk - World Challenge Expeditions
Michael Trueman
Education Liason Manager
0208 961 1551
Black Arrow House
2 Chandos Road
LondonNW10 6NF
welcome@world-challenge.co.uk
www.world-challenge.co.uk - Xscape Climbzone
Nina Saunders
0141 427 9550
0871 9185460
Kings Inch Road
Braehead
Renfrewinfo@climbzone.co.uk
www.climbzone.co.uk
- Xscape Snozone
Penny Dunn
Sales Manager
0141 885 7081
0141 885 7181
Kings Inch Road
Braehead
Renfrewpenny.dunn@xscape.co.uk
www.xscape.co.uk
