Events
Explore our local wellness events calendar connecting you to nature, our roots and the community.
From outdoor yoga sessions to guided forest walks and seasonal supper clubs, find the perfect event to help you slow down and nurture your body, mind & spirit in the natural beauty of Scotland.
Herbal Winter Wonder
Join Liz from The Honeybee Sanctuary for a cosy herbalism workshop at the Scottish Seabird Centre.
Inspired by last year’s successful workshops in partnership with the SSC, Liz will host a Seasonal Herbalism session in their Booking Office exhibition space which will be transformed once again for the winter months.
Take some peaceful and creative time-out in this pop-up exhibition space to enjoy the bespoke installation by Eilidh Muldoon. Liz will be adding to the programme of creative and reflective offerings with a seasonal herbalism workshop:
Fort William Mountain Festival: Winter Foraging with The Wild Cooke
Join Lucy, The Wild Cooke, for a short introduction session into the beautiful world of wild foods.
Even in the depths of winter, we can forage edibles, and I'll show you some of the best of the season in the shadows of Ben Nevis.
This event is part of the Fort William Mountain Festival.
Fort William Mountain Festival: Winter Foraging with The Wild Cooke
Join Lucy, The Wild Cooke, for a short introduction session into the beautiful world of wild foods.
Even in the depths of winter, we can forage edibles, and I'll show you some of the best of the season in the shadows of Ben Nevis.
This event is part of the Fort William Mountain Festival.
Off Grid & Traditional Skills Fayre
Back for the second year running…. Off Grid & Traditional Skills Fayre 2024!
Bringing together people from across the country, all with a wide variety of skills and knowledge to share.
Some of the topics the event will feature include:
Beekeeping, weaving, jewellery making, foraging, preserving, growing food, herbalism, nutrition, home-schooling and more!
As this event is still in the early stages of planning, event organiser Ruth would like to hear from people who have knowledge about off-grid living and the skills required for this lifestyle. The event will be free to attend for those who can help with this and are not selling any products or services.
Please contact Ruth at offgridtraditionalskills@mail.com if you can help.
To book a space and for general enquiries, email offgridtraditionalskills@mail.com for a booking form.
Ballachulish Forgaing Workshops - April
Unleash your wild side and immerse yourself in the world of foraging with The Wild Cooke. This two-hour mini-workshop will tickle your taste buds!
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
Foraging basics: Get a short introduction to wild foods, including identification, harvesting, and foraging ethics. This is a perfect session for someone that's new to the subject or a returning guest looking for a refresher.
Wild bites: As this workshop is the mini you will get the chance to try a snack and a drink utilising foraged ingredients.
Best of the season: each mini course will focus on the local highlights at the time so no two are the same!
Check out my longer & lunch courses if you are looking for a more in depth experience.
Ballachulish Forgaing Workshops - May
Unleash your wild side and immerse yourself in the world of foraging with The Wild Cooke. This two-hour mini-workshop will tickle your taste buds!
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
Foraging basics: Get a short introduction to wild foods, including identification, harvesting, and foraging ethics. This is a perfect session for someone that's new to the subject or a returning guest looking for a refresher.
Wild bites: As this workshop is the mini you will get the chance to try a snack and a drink utilising foraged ingredients.
Best of the season: each mini course will focus on the local highlights at the time so no two are the same!
Check out my longer & lunch courses if you are looking for a more in depth experience.
Scottish Wild Food Festival
Scottish Wild Food Festival: A gathering and celebration of wild food and foraging in Scotland.
Set in the spectacular surroundings of Tir na nOg, the Scottish Wild Food Festival provides a feast of wild food. The festival encourages people of all ages to step outdoors and learn about local wild food. With dining experiences, foraging walks, wild cocktail making, bushcraft, talks and demos, workshops, live music and a marketplace, there really is something for everyone to get their teeth into! Explore, eat and relax in our main festival hub or take a walk around the grounds - beautiful woodland trails packed with wild food surprises around every corner.