Welcome!
We are a Highland outdoor education charity and award winning social enterprise. We're changing lives through the power of outdoor adventure.
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DofE Gold Open Evening
Come along to The Bike Shed in Merkinch this Monday 15th September 5pm - 6pm to find out all about our Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme. You need to be over 16 and up for a challenge - that's it! Parents, grandparents, friends all welcome - no commitment.
Father & Son team walking 100km in 24 hours - all for Àban
Àban Trustee takes on Glasgow to Edinburgh challenge this weekend! Over the 18 - 20th of July 2025 Stephen Wells (Trustee) and his son David Wells will be taking on an epic 100km sponsored walk from Glasgow to Edinburgh along the Forth & Clyde and Union Canal towpaths. The target is to do this start to finish within a 24 hour window!
2025 Kessock Ferry Swim has been cancelled
Read our official statement about the cancellation here.
One Donation = Double the ImpactSupport Àban's Big Give
We have been selected for Small Charities Week 2025! From 12 noon on the 23rd June to 12 noon on the the 30th June, we have the opportunity to double any donations that are made to Àban through The Big Give platform.
Will you help us reach our goal of raising £10000 to help local teenagers get outdoors more?
The money will help us to continue running regular, £1 to access outdoor youth clubs for teenagers in Inverness.
Are you based in Inverness & training for the Highland Cross?
As a bit of fun to show support for the 2025 Highland Cross, we've created an almost inch-perfect simulation of their classic walk / run route - but starting from Inverness!
Volunteer Grant Writer sought
Help Fund Outdoor Adventures for Young People – and Have Fun Doing It! We're looking for a volunteer grant writer to help us secure funding so we can keep making a difference – and we promise a warm welcome and plenty of team spirit! We're a friendly, passionate team dedicated to helping young people build confidence and resilience through adventure.
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