The National Network for Outdoor Learning brings together organisations (including representatives from Government, Councils, professional bodies), schools and the third sector, who support and deliver Outdoor Learning in Scotland.
The Network aims to ensure that there is a clear voice and strategic approach to supporting, promoting, and delivering quality Outdoor Learning experiences to all.
It hosts networking and information sharing events, with 2 per year currently planned.
- A spring event will support teachers and practitioners who would like to develop new skills, enhance existing ones and create partnerships with different organisations.
- An autumn event will support those who have a more strategic role in delivery, with keynotes relating to government policy and international Outdoor Learning developments.
The organisations involved in the National Network are listed here: (listed alphabetically)
Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen University (Dr. Donald Gray)
Archaeology Scotland
Arran Outdoor Centre / North Ayrshire Council
Association for Heads of Outdoor Education Centres
Ayrshire OWL Group
Blairvadach OEC / Glasgow City Council
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Countryside Learning Scotland
Council for Learning Outside the Classroom
Creative Star Learning
Dundee City Council
East Ayrshire Council
Education Scotland
Environment and Forestry (ENFOR)
Equal Adventure
Falkirk Council
Falkirk Community Trust
Field Studies Council
Fife Council Outdoor Education
Forestry Commission Scotland
Grounds for Learning
High Life Highland
Hostelling Scotland
Institute for Outdoor Learning
Inverclyde Council
John Muir Trust
Learning Away
Leisure and Culture Dundee Trust
Aberdeen University (Dr. Donald Gray)
Archaeology Scotland
Arran Outdoor Centre / North Ayrshire Council
Association for Heads of Outdoor Education Centres
Ayrshire OWL Group
Blairvadach OEC / Glasgow City Council
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Countryside Learning Scotland
Council for Learning Outside the Classroom
Creative Star Learning
Dundee City Council
East Ayrshire Council
Education Scotland
Environment and Forestry (ENFOR)
Equal Adventure
Falkirk Council
Falkirk Community Trust
Field Studies Council
Fife Council Outdoor Education
Forestry Commission Scotland
Grounds for Learning
High Life Highland
Hostelling Scotland
Institute for Outdoor Learning
Inverclyde Council
John Muir Trust
Learning Away
Leisure and Culture Dundee Trust
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Midlothian Council
North Lanarkshire Council
Outdoor and Woodland Learning (OWL)
Outdoor Learning Directory Scotland
PlayScotland
RHET – Royal Highland Education Trust
Rowanbank Environmental Arts and Education
RSPB - Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
SAPOE –Scottish Advisory Panel for Outdoor Education
Scottish Borders
Scottish Council for Independent Schools
Scottish Natural Heritage
Scottish Outdoor Education Centres
Scottish Waterways Trust
Scouts Scotland
Sustrans
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Outward Bound Trust
University of Strathclyde
The Conservation Volunteers
University of the Highland and Islands
University of West of Scotland
Wild things!
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Woodland Trust (Scotland)
Midlothian Council
North Lanarkshire Council
Outdoor and Woodland Learning (OWL)
Outdoor Learning Directory Scotland
PlayScotland
RHET – Royal Highland Education Trust
Rowanbank Environmental Arts and Education
RSPB - Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
SAPOE –Scottish Advisory Panel for Outdoor Education
Scottish Borders
Scottish Council for Independent Schools
Scottish Natural Heritage
Scottish Outdoor Education Centres
Scottish Waterways Trust
Scouts Scotland
Sustrans
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Outward Bound Trust
University of Strathclyde
The Conservation Volunteers
University of the Highland and Islands
University of West of Scotland
Wild things!
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Woodland Trust (Scotland)
Please note we are an informal, voluntary and inclusive group. Our volunteers run the network in their own time or time donated by their employer. Our GDPR policy is here.
