Hi Everyone! Here are our courses.
- On booking please remember to confirm the dates of the course you are attending.
- Please be aware that courses may be subject to change
- Courses may not run with less than six participants
- If you don't see any courses here that take your fancy or dates which you can manage please let us know your thoughts, were a pretty flexible bunch!
4th Tracker Certification, Track and Sign Evaluation in Scotland
25th and 26th May 2024
Cost £240.00
Email Dave to pay your deposit.
50% deposit required on booking, this is non refundable from the sixth week prior to the course dates. ie no refund after 8th April 2024
The remaining 50% to be paid two weeks prior to the course ie full payment by 10th May 2023
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Tree-ditions are delighted to announce another great opportunity!
John Rhyder, the UK’s only Cybertracker Evaluator (and one of only three in Northern Europe), is coming to East Lothian again.
Following the last three successful events John will be undertaking the fourth Cybertracker evaluation to be held here in Scotland!
Cybertracker evaluations have become the international standard for evaluating and certifying wildlife trackers.
The system was created in South Africa in 1994 by Louis Liebenberg who set out to identify those with exceptional skills amidst the steep decline in traditional tracking skills (The name derives from the digital system designed to assist the native people record their findings.)
In 2005 Mark Elbroch (author of Mammal Tracks and Sign) held the first evaluation in the USA. Since then the system has been adopted by numerous schools, state agencies and research teams. The system has travelled across the globe and is now well-established in Northern Europe.
For more history on Cybertracker visit http://trackercertification.com/
These evaluations offer the chance to test your skills and learn a huge amount about tracking in a friendly and supportive environment.
There are ten places available on evaluations which are filled up very quickly so please be quick.
This is a two day evaluation which will be held on the 25th and 26th May 2024 in East Lothian in the East Linton area.
The cost is £240 per person. £120 deposit email [email protected] to pay.
This is self catering.
Tree-token
Tree Tokens are a great way to treat your friends and loved ones to one of our wonderful woodland activities.Â
Timber Tokens start at £80 for one day.Â
​They are valid for twelve months from the date of purchase.Â
To use them, contact us and let us know which course you would like to redeem them on and we will check availability.
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Timber Tokens start at £80 for one day.Â
​They are valid for twelve months from the date of purchase.Â
To use them, contact us and let us know which course you would like to redeem them on and we will check availability.
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Tree-token (two day)
Tree Tokens are a great way to treat your friends and loved ones to one of our wonderful woodland activities.Â
Timber Token £160 for two days.Â
​They are valid for twelve months from the date of purchase.Â
To use them, contact us and let us know which course you would like to redeem them on and we will check availability.
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Timber Token £160 for two days.Â
​They are valid for twelve months from the date of purchase.Â
To use them, contact us and let us know which course you would like to redeem them on and we will check availability.
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Spring Woodland Forage and Food
Saturday 2nd March 0930-1600, 2019
04 Places left
£120
Alison Henderson forager and recipe creator is joining Dave Crosbie chief instructor of Tree-ditions to share with you their skills in foraging, food and woodland understanding. This is the first in a series of seasonal food and forage workshops for 2019.
We will begin the day with a hot drink and campfire breads whilst we discuss the way for the day.
This will be based on whats available for foraging including a close look at trees. Ways in which to identify them and what that particular species might offer to the forager. Dependent on the availability we will look into sap tapping. We will have a light lunch and a further forage in the afternoon, followed by a wee quiz and a sample of some sap products.
Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Woodcrafts. Stick Chair Creation
Please indicate which dates you are booking for on your form!
Come and create your own stick chair! This rustic style of chair is an old traveller favourite, made simply from green wood sticks and branches this chair is only restricted by your ability to get it home (can you get it in your car)? Using simple tools, loppers, hammers, nails, saws and imagination we'll show you how to put it together. You will then have your own fully functioning totally original handmade piece of rustic furniture.
​Joining information and equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Woodcrafts, Green Woodworking, a five day woodland escape!
Escape to our beautiful woodland and spend five days undertaking green wood projects. Use this week to explore the many tools, techniques, woods and products which are available to you. From chairs to shrink pots to bark baskets to rakes to bowl carving. Work at your own pace and dip in and out of projects whilst your waiting for the next stage of one your working on. Learn all about tool maintenance, from storage to sharpening. We will look at tree identification and the properties of the wood they provide and maybe a few other plants thrown in. All materials are included.
This is a catered course. Camping on site is available or if you prefer there are good quality cottages, b&b's and hotels near by from ten minutes drive away.Â
​Joining information, itinerary and equipment list and how to get there will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Canoe Trip
To Be Confirmed!
Please indicate which date you are booking for!
Five days of paddling open canoes and Four nights wild camping (plus 1st night bunkhouse) on the famous and beautiful River Spey!
This is a fantastic bushcraft journey, we will learn and practice paddling skills on the river and in the evenings practice bushcraft skills at our wild camps. Here we will cover survival basics plus loads more. This is a full group effort in gathering the essentials and executing the tasks which will keep our little band fed and watered, comfortable and warm! A reasonable level of fitness with a good positive approach is essential to complete this life affirming journey.Â
This journey is catered for with the exception of the 1st evening. There are no cooking facilities at the bunkhouse.
Joining information, itinerary and equipment list and how to get there will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Woodcrafts, Family Green Woodworking One Day and Two Day courses.
Green woodworking is working wood which is freshly harvested, in its green state, still soft with moisture in the wood. This lends it to being worked more easily with sharp edged tools. The pole lathe and shave horse are the work stations used in these ancient crafts.Â
You will learn to use a variety of traditional and contemporary tools to make a selection of functional items to take home.Â
Children must be 10 years or over.Â
The two day courses are catered courses.
Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Woodcrafts, Spoon Carving
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Everyone loves a wooden spoon!Â
Come along to our beautiful woodland and relax on this popular day course.
Learn the use of basic hand tools to shape a piece of green wood and carve your own array of spoons to take home.Â
Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Family Bushcraft One Day and Two Day Courses
Please indicate which date you are booking for on your application form!Â
Take some time out with the family and learn some outdoor survival and wilderness living skills. This is a great opportunity to bond with your kids and partner in a relaxed outdoor experience. The expedition style base camp has all the facilities a family needs. The kettle is always on the fire too.
Our Two day Family Bushcraft Camp is as it says, arrive in the morning, set up camp and continue activities into the evening. The next morning prep ourselves and carry on surviving until lunch when we will cook and clean then strike camp in preparation for going home. This is a catered course.
Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions​
Bushcraft Experience Day
Here's an opportunity for you to come along for a day and experience a taste of the elements of wilderness living.
Bushcraft and Survival skills basics are knowing how to create shelter, procure safe drinking water, find food and make fire. There are many ways to do these things and we will show you some on this one day introductory course.Â
Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Woodcrafts, Rustic Stool Making Day
Using a variety of green woodworking hand tools you will create your own rustic three legged stool. This is a classic green woodworking project and one we would recommend to anyone as a great starter project. Here you'll learn the techniques which will open the door to the creation of many other rustic green wood pieces.
Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Woodcrafts, Woodland Chair Making, 2 day course
Learn to choose your materials to make your own woodland Chair.Â
Select, split, hew, draw, shape and dry wood to create the components. Then assemble them into your own woodland chair.Â
Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Woodcrafts, Green wood turning, pole lathe learning day
The lathe has been around for thousands of years in different guises but all with the same principles and purpose, to create smooth round wood. This wood has been turned into everything from ear rings to chair legs to spurtles. This is a unique way to spend the day learning to turn a small piece of wood into something useful using a traditional pole lathe. Learn the basics and get the bug.
Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Bark Working, Boxes and Weaving
Please indicate which dates you are booking for on your form!Â
Using ancient techniques of processing plant and bark materials we can fashion them into good strong functional cordage capable of taking huge amounts of strain. Barks and plants can also be used to make boxes and baskets used for carrying and storage. Historically these were all made by hand and used extensively to store and hold our world together.
Come and learn the ways our ancestors would have secured their worlds and make your own bark containers and cordage.
Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Transition Bushcraft Course
Please indicate which date you are booking for on your form!Â
Monday 14th to Sunday 20th May 1600-1600, 2018. Â
This five day immersion into wilderness living could be your transition to taking up the study of bushcraft for the rest of your days.
You will be taught in detail the foundation skills required to let you begin your journey into nature and wilderness living! Fire, water, shelter, food, natural history, plants.Â
This is a catered course
Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Monday 14th to Sunday 20th May 1600-1600, 2018. Â
This five day immersion into wilderness living could be your transition to taking up the study of bushcraft for the rest of your days.
You will be taught in detail the foundation skills required to let you begin your journey into nature and wilderness living! Fire, water, shelter, food, natural history, plants.Â
This is a catered course
Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Fire Maker Master
Please indicate which date you are booking for on your form!Â
Our two day workshop on all things fire. Ever wondered how to get a fire started in the wet? Learn about the materials, fire starting techniques, fire lays and extinguishing! Some knife using skills will be taught as they are required to assist with making fire by friction tools.
Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
The Bedrock of Bushcraft, 2 days
Please indicate which dates you are booking for on your form!Â
This is a two day introduction to the bedrock elements of bushcraft and survival skills. We will take you through in detail, the core skill sets needed to begin your journey in the study of wilderness living. Fire, shelter, water, food. This is a catered course.
​Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions
Axe Workshop
Please indicate which dates you are booking for on your form!Â
This two day hands on course, will take us through the safe use of the axe, looking at their design and function and how to maintain them. We will consider the principles of tree selection, tree health and woodland management. We will also cover some uses of tree types and their uses. We will be felling trees, cross cutting and splitting them. This can be a physically demanding course. This is a catered course.
Joining information, equipment list and how to get here will be sent out on completion of your booking and receipt of full payment.
By Booking this course you are acknowledging and agreeing to Tree-ditions terms and conditions