Learn & Explore

Specialist outdoor skills courses to take your adventure to the next level.

Firbush offers a range of skills courses combining learning, adventure, and personal growth. Led by experienced instructors, our courses are ideal for beginners or those looking to develop existing skills.

  • Winter & Mountain Skills Weekend: Navigation, route planning, avalanche awareness, crampon use, and two days in the hills.
  • Sailing & Windsurfing: RYA-certified courses.
  • Wellbeing Weekends: Pilates, mindfulness, gentle outdoor excursions, and nature connection.

     

Dates

  • 30th Jan -1st February 2026
  • 20th -22nd February 2026
  • 6th -8th March 2026

Prices

  • UoE: £259
  • Non UoE: £279
     

Spend a weekend detoxing from modern life and recharging in a rustic Norwegian cabin on the shores of Loch Tay.
Enjoy the chance to revitalise yourself with a Pilates session in our beautiful dining room overlooking the Loch and engaging with nature by taking part in outdoor activities with skilled instructors.


Prices

  • UoE: £249
  • Non UoE: £289

(The price includes: travel to and from Pleasance Sports Complex to Firbush and back, full board accommodation, evening meal, bed & breakfast, packed lunch as well as the wellbeing sessions and full use of the facilities & equipment).
Dates

  • 30th Jan -1st February 2026
  • 20th -22nd February 2026
     

“The whole weekend was just wonderful. It was great to escape the busy life and do some work on mind and body.”

Mindfulness was “grounding and very restorative” and “really opened my eyes to what mindfulness is” and “great variety” of practices.

"Amazing! Loved the variety, well led/taught and super calming environment"

What previous guests have said about the retreat...
  • Sunset over Loch Tay
  • Three people 2walking outdoors in Scotland
  • 2 people walking next to a Loch in warm clothing
  • Wellbeing session, people sat in a circle in wooden room

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