Family Summer Activity Stays

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.

 

Summer Week Escapes

Dates:

  • Monday 7 to Friday 11 July
  • Monday 14 to Friday 18 July
  • Monday 21 to Friday 25 July
  • Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August
  • Monday 4 to Friday 8 August

Arrival and Departure Times:

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

Price:

  • University of Edinburgh Affiliated: £392 (inc. under 16's)
  • Non University of Edinburgh: £460
  • Under 7s: Free of Charge

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.

Summer Weekend Escapes

Dates:

  • Friday 11 to Sunday 13 July
  • Friday 18 to Sunday 20 July
  • Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July
  • Friday 1 to Sunday 3 August
  • Friday 8 to Sunday 10 August

Arrival and Departure Times:

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

Price:

  • University of Edinburgh Affiliated: £196 (inc. under 16's)
  • Non University of Edinburgh: £230
  • Under 7s: Free of Charge

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 space 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.