When is this event?
- 16th September 2026
The 2‑Day Introductory Bushcraft Course at Alvie gives participants a solid foundation in safe, competent bushcraft practice, covering edged‑tool use under UK knife law, safe handling of knives and saws and core firecraft skills including multiple ignition methods, natural and man‑made tinders and building and maintaining a fire long enough to boil water with full environmental awareness. Attendees learn to identify water sources, use indicators, create a ground well and filter and purify water effectively. Shelter building includes safe tarp‑siting, different tarp setups, natural cordage and essential knots and lashings. The course includes campfire cooking, exploring firewood properties, ember and flame suitability and a range of practical cooking methods over an open fire.
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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