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The Outward Bound Trust - Adventurous Activity Providers (AAP) List

Important information

This record is for use by Âé¶¹Ó³»­ (CEC) settings only. This is one part of the Council’s safety due diligence process.

CEC settings are expected to read the guidance via Adventurous activity providers – Âé¶¹Ó³»­ before using the information below.

It is the CEC setting’s responsibility to ensure the following:

  • Adhere to the CEC’s Excursions Policy.
  • Ensure approval via the Outdoor Learning & Adventure Education (OL&AE) Team.
  • The Group Leader must have Group Leader Training (CF2483) within the last 3 years.
  • Only undertake those activities listed below.
  • Liaise with the provider to meet individuals’ needs. This may require a provider to adjust their risk assessments and make reasonable adjustments.

Day activity is a Category 3. Overnight activity is a Category 4. Visits with a hybrid delivery solution e.g. this provider plus CEC self-led adventurous activity must be treated as Category 4 (day or overnight).

Any questions or comments about this provider must be directed to excursions@edinburgh.gov.uk.

Note to provider:

  • Check your returned form regularly to ensure you can deliver the activities listed below to CEC settings.
  • Apply any conditions or exceptions specified by the OL&AE Team to all CEC provision.
  • Any changes should be communicated promptly to excursions@edinburgh.gov.uk. Delivery to CEC settings must be paused until approval by OL&AE Team.
Name
The Outward Bound Trust
Address
Loch Eil Centre, Achdalieu, Fort William PH33 7NN
Telephone
01397 772866
Email
Website
Council Procurement Framework
Yes
More information

AALS Licence: L143623 

Approved activities

Water

  • Canoeing 
  • Kayaking (sea) 
  • Kayaking (including white water)   
  • Gorge walking (wet)   
  • Open water swimming   
  • Rafting   
  • Rowing 
  • Sailing 

Foot

  • Mountaineering (summer) may include Scrambling   
  • Walking (summer) 

Ropes

  • Abseiling 
  • Low Ropes Course (under 2m and no technical equipment)   
  • High Ropes Course (with technical equipment) - Crate Stack; Jacobs Ladder; Leap of Faith; Tree climb   

Skis and Boards

  • None 

Wheels

  • Transport (Self-Drive minibus)   

Environmental

  • Bushcraft 

Underground

  • None

Overnight

  • Camping & Bivouacs (Wild) 
  • Purpose-built: Own Accommodation 

Other

  • Night walks & lines