Family Escapes

Create unforgettable memories with your family during a summer adventure holiday at Firbush.

Family escapes

Throughout July and August, we provide a programme of activity holidays for families and individuals. With panoramic views of Loch Tay and the Ben Lawers mountain range, Firbush is situated in six acres of woodland on the lochside, three miles from the village of Killin in Perthshire. With direct access to the loch and surrounding mountains, our summer programme offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, as well as the opportunity to relax and unwind in this beautiful location.

Activity options:

  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Paddleboarding
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Mountain biking
  • Hillwalking

Our summer programme is open to everybody with outdoor activities organised each morning and afternoon. Every effort is made to build the activities around the needs of adults and children alike, with opportunities for families to engage in parallel activities. There’s always a choice of instructor-led activities where you will be guided and supervised. For sailing and paddle sports full safety cover is provided. Firbush is also located on bike route 7, and there are plenty of opportunities nearby for cycling on local trails. Residents can dip in and out of activities as they wish and Firbush staff can advise on local sightseeing opportunities.

 

Week Escapes

Dates

  • Monday 29 to Friday 3 July
  • Monday 6 to Friday 10 July
  • Monday 13 to Friday 17 July
  • Monday 20 to Friday 24 July
  • Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July
  • Monday 3 to Friday 7 August 

Arrival and Departure Times

  • Arrival: Monday 12:30
  • Departure: Friday 10:00
     

Price:

  • UoE Staff & Students: £412
  • Non UoE: £483
  • Under 18: £412
  • Under 7: FOC
     

Activity Sessions:

DayMorning SessionAfternoon Session
Monday/13:30 - 16:30
Tuesday9:30 - 12:3013:30 - 16:30 
Wednesday9:30 - 12:3013:30 - 16:30 
Thursday9:30 - 12:3013:30 - 16:30 

We will aim to offer a wide range of activities throughout your stay, with the aim of one of the days being a full day adventure away from the centre. 

Catering:

The family escapes are fully catered starting with an evening meal on the first day and breakfast on your day of departure. 
Breakfast/ packed lunch materials and evening meal will be served on all other days. 
 

Accommodation:

Accommodation will be within our main residential building with hostel style accommodation and access to our social space where you can relax and tell the tales of the day with the other families.  

Evening Activities:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will have evening activities led by a member of the Firbush team (around 19:30-20:30)

Thursday evening, we will be our family BBQ.

Equipment:

All activity equipment will be provided, please bring suitable outdoor clothing and personal clothing/items for your stay. 

Weekend Escapes

Dates:

  • Friday 3 to Sunday 5 July
  • Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July
  • Friday 17 to Sunday 19 July
  • Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July
  • Friday 31 to Sunday 2 August
  • Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August 

Arrival and Departure Times:

  • Arrival: Friday 16:00
  • Departure: Sunday 16:30

Price:

  • UoE Staff & Students: £206
  • Non UoE: £242
  • Under 18: £206
  • Under 7: FOC

Activity Sessions:

DayMorning SessionAfternoon Session
Saturday9:30 - 12:3013:30 - 16:30
Sunday9:30 - 12:3013:30 - 16:00

We will aim to offer a wide range of activities throughout your stay.

Catering:

The family escapes are fully catered, starting with an evening meal on the first day, breakfast, and a packed lunch on your day of departure. 
Breakfast/ packed lunch materials and evening meal will be served on all other days.

Accommodation:

Accommodation will be within our main residential building with hostel style accommodation and access to our social spac,e where you can relax and tell the tales of the day with the other families. 

Evening Activities:

Friday and Saturday will have evening activities led by a member of the Firbush team (around 19:30-20:30).

Equipment:

All activity equipment will be provided; please bring suitable outdoor clothing and personal clothing/items for your stay.