We were introduced to a wide range of forest materials as we walked, collecting items that were later woven, tied, twisted or braided into a variety of decorative items, rope and baskets, all amazingly made from the natural materials we had collected. A very enjoyable course with a very knowledgable tutor. I would book again.

Spent a fantastic day with Alastair from Aspen Outdoors on his natural weaving course at Mugdock Country Park. The day started with a fascinating walk through the park, chatting about the wide variety of natural materials around us and their potential uses in traditional weaving and bushcraft. Under Alastair’s expert guidance, we gathered a range of materials, including bramble, sticky willow and conifer roots, before learning how to prepare, process and transform them into useful woven creations. Alastair’s knowledge and enthusiasm really made the day. It was brilliant to discover just how much can be achieved using materials found right on our doorstep. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, picked up some great new skills and came away with plenty of ideas to put into practice. Highly recommend this course to anyone interested in traditional crafts, bushcraft or simply learning more about the natural world around us. 👍🏻🌿

Very well organised. Comfortable B&B in Lerwick, with great breakfasts! Excellent packed lunches. Iain was a good, safe leader .... though he occasionally got a bit lost! And Shetland was a wonderful place to explore that we hadn't previously thought of visiting.

What a wonderful experience! We saw so much, learned so much, and enjoyed every moment. Our guide was informed, interested and interesting, and skilfully accommodated changes in weather conditions as well as seeking feedback on options from the group. Thank you Iain!,

This trip to Norway was really amazing! Not only were the views exceptional, but the trip itself felt smooth and very well organised, which made it an incredibly easy experience for the participants.