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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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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.
Kessock Ferry Swim Academy
The Kessock Ferry Swim Academy is a weekly outdoor swim session for young people in and around Merkinch and South Kessock. The group receive tuition from an experienced outdoor swim coach who will develop a structured swim programme exploring local lochs and sea with the group over 12 weeks. Those who want to have the opportunity to enter the Kessock Ferry Swim Event.
Kessock Ferry SwimSunday 6th July 2025, approx 8.45am
Back for 2025, we are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones.
The Kessock Ferry Swim is a tidal swim across the Kessock Narrows
Follow the old ferry route between South & North Kessock, with easy entry & exit from the old pier
An Invernessian tradition dating back to 1946
Non-competitive event supporting the local community in Merkinch & South Kessock
Helping to raise funds for local teenagers to get outdoors. We also run a Swim Academy to support local young people to build skills and confidence to take part in the event. More here: Kessock Ferry Swim Academy - Àban
Àban Mountaineering Club
The Àban Mountaineering Club (ÀMC) is our weekly mountaineering club for South Kessock/Merkinch and surrounding Inverness teens. In the Spring and Summer months we aim to walk and climb outdoors, during the Winter sessions will take place at The Ledge climbing wall.
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes visits Àban
On Friday 10th January we were delighted to welcome Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic.
Community Partner applications now open - Kessock Ferry Swim 2025
We're now welcoming applications from community organisations working in Merkinch & South Kessock. Would your organisation like to join forces with us for the 2025 event to secure a simple no-nonsense guaranteed grant of £1,500?
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