- Important information
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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
- SU Scotland Gowanbank
- Address
- Gowanbank, Darvel KA17 0LL
- Telephone
- 01560 323 370
- gowanbank@suscotland.org.uk
- Website
- www.classroomoutdoors.org.uk
- Council Procurement Framework
- More information
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AALS Licence: L171782 https://aala.hse.gov.uk/aala/provider_detail.php?ref_no=R2653
- Approved activities
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Water
- Canoeing
- Stand up paddleboards
Foot
- Bouldering (indoors & outdoors)
- Walking (summer) - Loudon Hill & Lanfine Estate only
- Walking (winter) - Loudon Hill & Lanfine Estate only
Ropes
- Abseiling
- Climbing Outdoors (summer)
- Climbing Indoors
- High Ropes Course (with technical equipment) - Tree Climb, Crate Climb
Skis and Boards
- None
Wheels
- Cycling – Off-Road
- Transport (Self-Drive minibus)
Environmental
- Bushcraft - Firelighting, Breadmaking, Shelter building, Woodcarving
Underground
- None
Overnight
- Purpose-built: Own Accommodation
Other
- Archery
- Night walks & lines
- Problem solving - Team Challenges and Egg Drop; Survival Game; Escape Room
- Rockpooling - Seamill Beach only