WELCOME TO BENMORE CENTRE FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION

LOOKING FOR AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE?

Benmore provides an idyllic environment for those wanting the highest quality of instruction in a variety of outdoor activities for individuals, families or groups looking for a break or simply a quiet weekend away in the peace and tranquility of the Scottish countryside.
 
Benmore is a non-profit making organisation, run by the City of Edinburgh Council Children and Families Department, developing, under the guidance of experienced instructors, a safe and exciting range of adventure activities for young and old alike. Safety and confidence are the keys to an enjoyable yet challenging experience and Benmore was the first centre in the UK to receive a licence from the Adventure Activity Licensing Authority (AALA).
 
Built within the grounds of the spectacular Botanic Gardens - an out-station of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh - Benmore has been an established outdoor activity centre for over forty years. Whether you’re looking for an all-action adventure holiday with your school, family or friends, or a quiet retreat in the breathtaking splendour of the gardens with an organised weekend of sketching, photography or bird-watching, Benmore provides the perfect base.
 
The Surrounding Area
Set in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park amongst the spectacular scenery of the west coast of Scotland but within easy reach of Glasgow and Edinburgh, Benmore is an ideal base for exploring the countryside. Take a day trip to Inveraray Castle, head north to Fort William, west to Oban or south to take a cruise on the historic Clyde Steamer Waverley. The centre is well served by local amenities being within easy reach of swimming pools and leisure centre facilities. The town also boasts a cinema, golf course and, of course, pubs.

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