Since 1978, Beecraigs has been offering a comprehensive programme of outdoor activities to schools, colleges, community groups, uniformed organisations, businesses and the general public.

Upcoming Courses

This programme has been extended and developed over the years to provide a wide range of choices to suit the varied interests of all our customers.

The outdoor activity facility open at Beecraigs aims to encourage greater participation in outdoor activities by schools and the wider community - find out more

Outdoor Activities:

  • Target Archery
  • Field Archery
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Climbing
  • Pioneering
  • Orienteering
  • Hillcraft
  • Skiing
  • Ski Boarding (short skis)

In all of these activities the aim is to provide a thoroughly enjoyable experience which is exciting, challenging and stimulating.

Courses

Courses are designed around each group's needs and expectations. Activities are held both within the Park and at venues best suited to the activity, the group's ability and the weather conditions.  For participants under the age of 16 years, consent forms must be completed by their guardian/parent (available from the Outdoor Pursuits Team).   Gift vouchers can also be purchased from the Beecraigs Park Centre.

A variety of courses are on offer.  Please note that all prices quoted are valid until the 31st. March 2009.

Introductory Courses (2 hours)
Cost: Adult £16.15  Child £10.80 (under 16 years)

Day Courses (2 introductory courses)
Cost: Adult £32.30  Child £21.60
Extra hours are available at pro-rata cost.

Special Interest Courses (Your choice from a 1 day to a 5 day course in one particular activity or a range of activities)
Daily Cost: Adult £32.30  Child £21.60

Management Development Courses
Please ring or contact for details.

Hires:

A variety of Beecraigs' facilities can be hired through the Outdoor Pursuits Team:-

  • Group Hire of Target Archery Course (per hour)  £10.80
  • Individual Hire of Target Archery Course (per hour)  £4.85  (charges for competitions available on request)
  • Hire of Climbing Wall (per hour)  £10.80
  • Hire of Pioneering Course (per hour)  £10.80

How to Pay:

Visa, Mastercard, Solo, Delta and Maestro (payable online, in person or over the telephone) are accepted.  You may also pay by cheque or postal order (made payable to West Lothian Council).  Cash payments can be made at the Park Centre.  Please do Not post cash.

Beecraigs Outdoor Activity Centre is licensed through the "Adventure Activity Licensing Authority" for the following activities,

  • Climbing
  • Abseiling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking

The levels at other activities are offered, do not come within the AALA's scope and therefore do not require to be licensed.

Tel: 01506 848942 Fax: 01506 846256
E-mail: beecraigsoutdoors@westlothian.gov.uk