Firbush organizes specialized outdoor courses in a variety of activities at various levels, including instructor training and assessment.

The autumn and winter programme runs from September to early April and includes certified courses from the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), the British Canoe Union (BCU) and Mountain Leader Training Scotland (MLTS).
| Month | Course |
|---|---|
| August/September | Mountain Leader training and assessment |
| October/November | Mountain navigation |
| White water rescue | |
| BCU Instructor training | |
| First aid training | |
| January/February | Mountain navigation and winter skills |
| Cross country skiing | |
| March/April | Mountain navigation and winter skills |
| Mountain navigation and winter skills (5 day) | |
| Cross country skiing | |
| RYA Sailing Instructor |
Weekend courses (for individuals or small groups) and customised courses are also available during the spring/summer period - contact the Firbush office for full details.
Please contact the Firbush office to check availability:
This article was published on Aug 14, 2009