When is this event?
- 28th August 2026
The 3‑Day Intermediate Bushcraft Course at Alvie builds on core outdoor skills through practical, hands‑on learning, covering safe shelter construction, responsible tool use and UK knife law, and advanced firecraft including bow drill, fire‑steel, flint and steel and other traditional methods, all delivered with a strong emphasis on leaving no trace. Participants develop their ability to source, filter and purify water, identify trees and understand their uses, navigate naturally using environmental cues and create cordage from natural materials. Across three immersive days, attendees strengthen their capability, confidence and environmental awareness while refining the essential skills needed for more advanced bushcraft practice. This course meets the training requirements for the IOL 3 Day Bushcraft Competency Certificate.
Where is this event being held?
Location – Alvie Estate, Kincraig, Kingussie, PH21 1NE Meeting Point – BCS Bothy, Alvie Estate For Satnav’s the post code for Alvie Estate is PH21 1NE. What 3 Words: articulated.eagles.revolting DIRECTIONS TO ALVIE ESTATE From the South – Turn off the A9 Perth to Inverness trunk road north of Kingussie and continue north on the B9152 for about 7 miles towards Aviemore. After going through Kincraig you will see a signpost on the right for ‘Alvie’ & ‘Alvie Stables’, turn left here, go through the tunnel under the main A9 road and onto the Estate. From the North – Turn off the A9 Inverness to Perth trunk road south of Aviemore at the junction signposted to Kincraig. Continue south onto the B9152 towards Kincraig. You will pass Loch Alvie on your right, followed by Dalraddy Holiday Park about a mile further on your left hand side. Continue along the straight road passing Alvie Quarry (GF Job). You will see an orange mirror on a tree on the left and ‘Gate Lodge’ on your right; continue on for a further few hundred yards, you will see a signpost on the left for ‘Alvie’ & ‘Alvie Stables’, turn right here, go through the tunnel under the main A9 road and onto the Estate. There are then sign posts within the estate that include a sign for Backcountry Survival. PUBLIC TRANSPORT Nearest Train Station – Aviemore Nearest Airport – Inverness
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