SOEC Dounans

17/09/2026

Crossgates Primary School and Nursery Thoroughly enjoying and making the most of their outdoor education experience. Plenty of stories to share when they return home.

26/08/2026

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A huge thank you to the Scottish Children's Lottery Trust and Jackpot Community Trust for their grant award to SOEC.

With this valuable contribution to our work we are looking to expand our activity offering for the young people who come to our centres. Did somebody say "mountain bikes"? 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️

Watch this space!

26/08/2026

Adventure awaits this October

Join us at Dounans Holiday Club for action packed days, new friends and unforgettable outdoor adventures.

- Monday 19th to Friday 23rd October 2026
- Ages 7 to 14
- £30 per person per day
- Drop off 8:30 to 9:00am
- Pick up 4:30 to 5:30pm

Book one day or multiple days and let us provide the adventure. Activities are weather dependent and will be chosen on the day.

Scan the QR code on the poster for more information and to book.

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18/08/2026

Last week our Centre Managers attended a bespoke 2.5 day First Aid at Work Requalification course hosted by Medicrec Outdoor First Aid Specialist, in North Yorkshire. All the particpants were Rescue Emergency Care https://recfirstaid.net/ first aid trainers so an emphasis of the course was on peer to peer mentoring and the sharing of good practice. It was a very productive few days that have developed our abilities as a first aid provider. Get in touch with us if you are looking for a 16hr Outdoor First Aid or EFAW course in Scotland.

27/07/2026

As the summer holidays start to wind down, we have got one final week of Holiday Club still to come!

Our groups have been making the most of the summer with amazing adventures including rock climbing, burn scrambling, raft building, and plenty more exciting activities.

Don't miss your chance to join the fun before the holidays are over!

📅 Final week: 3rd–7th August

Book your place now before spaces fill up!

Follow the link to book on - https://form.jotform.com/243243239056353

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14/07/2026

The power of outdoor education.

When a young person leaves after their residential stay, we rarely hear about the full impact that outdoor education has had on them. That is what makes feedback like this so special.

Alisa, we hope your son, continues to reflect on this experience and grows as a person in the days and years ahead. We wish him every success for the future.

Thank you, Alisa, for taking the time to share.

Review from our experience of my son attending his P7 residential trip this year

02/07/2026

18/06/2026

Bookings for our Summer Holiday Activity Club at SOEC Dounans are going so well that we are adding additional instructors to cope with the demand.

Join the fun by booking a spot for your 7-14 year old at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/243243239056353

Or get in touch with us at [email protected] for more information.

03/06/2026

The summer holidays are fast approaching and with only 26 days to go until our first day of the holiday club, we are getting excited!

Places are filling up fast, so don't miss out on the fun! Our holiday club is the perfect place for kids to make new friends, try new activities, and create unforgettable memories. With a wide range of outdoor adventures activities, there's something for everyone. So, don't wait until it's too late, book your spot now and get ready for an unforgettable summer!

Follow the link to our booking form or scan the QR code - https://form.jotform.com/243243239056353

22/05/2026

The woods around Dounans Outdoor Centre are coming alive with beautiful bluebells, and it is the perfect time to enjoy the calm that the outdoors can bring.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the return of the bluebells is a gentle reminder to look after ourselves. Time outdoors can lift the spirit and help us reset in simple but powerful ways.

If you can, take a moment outside today. Listen to the birds, enjoy the fresh air, and let the peace of nature remind you that your wellbeing matters.