Bushcraft Skills Day (1 June 2024)

Enjoy a full days tuition in bush-craft and wilderness living skills with our qualified instructor at our farm woodland near Kirknewton, West Lothian. The event is from 10am - 5pm on Saturday 1 June. 

Have you ever wanted to carve a spoon, know how to light a fire or forage for your own food? Enjoy a full day's tuition in bush-craft and wilderness living skills with our qualified instructor at our farm woodland near Kirknewton, West Lothian, where you’ll receive a comprehensive introduction to the key skills needed to live comfortably in a woodland setting through hands on learning and practical tasks including;

• Traditional fire lighting
• Wood carving and knife skills
• Tree ID, foraging and essential plant identification
• Shelter-craft
• Essential Camp Knots
• Navigation
• Water sourcing and purification

All tools, materials and tuition provided – no experience necessary. A simple lunch/hot drinks and snacks throughout the day is also included.

This is a fun and safe day designed to inspire and enable you to enjoy the wilderness and acquire the skills necessary to deepen your relationship with the outdoors!

All proceeds raised from the workshop will go directly to helping young people develop skills and gain qualifications in outdoor working and the green sector – thank you for supporting us!

Concession tickets

Cyrenians is committed to accessibility and offers a concession rate for those who are group booking (booking of two or more tickets in one order), or unemployed, on a low income, on benefits or retired. 

About our events

Through booking a place on the class, you directly support the work we do with tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness.

Cyrenians Farm is home to one of our young people communities and the surrounding space is a Green Skills Centre providing opportunities for residents, volunteers and visitors to grow food, skills, and community.

Location

This event will be taking place at our Farm in Kirknewton, a short walk from the Military Museum and Jupiter Artland. Accessible through Lothian Buses via Wilkieston. Parking is available on the Farm.