Welcome!
We are a Highland outdoor education charity and award winning social enterprise. We're changing lives through the power of outdoor adventure.
eBay Shop
Did you know we run Scotland's only outdoor kit charity shop? Shop our quality used bargains now and support our work!
Àban partners with Planet Youth
We're delighted to have secured 2 years funding to work in partnership with Planet Youth in Highland to create more Adventurous Learning opportunities for young people in our local area.
Highland Employer Charter Gold Award
We've always strived to be a good quality employer, in a sector often plagued by insecure jobs and short-term contracts. We're delighted that our hard work has been recognised by the Highland Employer Charter.
Run the Loch Ness Marathon for ÀbanSunday 27th September 2026
A first for us this year, we're delighted to offer 4 charity places at the 2026 Baxter's Loch Ness Marathon!
2025 Impact Report published
Week in week out we record every single activity throughout the year. Even more importantly we carefully track how the young people we work with learn and develop over the years they spend outdoor with us. We're so proud to publish our 2025 Impact Report - thank you to every single person who has contributed to this vital work over the last year.
Kessock Ferry Swim will be taking a break in 2026
Watch the video below for a big announcement on the 2026 swim event. We'll be back in 2027 to keep this amazing local tradition alive!
Àban celebrates major funding award
We are delighted to share that we have been awarded three years of funding from the National Lottery Community Fund - Young Start programme.
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