Survival skills workshops encourages families to enjoy the great outdoors

Bear Grylls fans have the chance to learn bushcraft survival skills of their own in the beautiful surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park.

Run by experts from Primal Bushcraft and Survival, adults and children (aged eight and over) can take part in day courses or family weekend courses to learn about surviving in the wild.

The sessions cover how to source water and purify it, constructing a shelter, identifying wild food and various fire lighting methods, plus lots more.

The weekend-long workshop also offers the chance to stay overnight in the Park as well as archery sessions, tracking walks and commando-style training.

Primal Bushcraft and Survival comprises a team of professionals from both civilian and military backgrounds. The trainers have experience in completing expeditions in countries all over the world.

Julie Merrilees, Visitor Services Manager at Dalkeith Country Park, added: “We offer a varied selection of activities to suit all ages, and the Park is the ideal setting for these survival workshops.

“The engaging sessions cover a host of skills for anyone interested in the great outdoors.”

The Bushcraft Survival Day Course costs £60 for adults and £30 for children (who must be accompanied by an adult). The Family Bushcraft Weekend Course costs £150 for one adult and one child.

Workshops can be booked by visiting www.primalbushcraftsurvival.com or calling 07875 667958.

For more info on what’s on at the Park, visit www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk and www.restorationyard.com or check out the Park’s social media channels: Facebook @DalkeithCountryPark, Twitter @RestorationDCP, and Instagram @Restorationyarddcp.

Upcoming workshop dates:

20 May, 10am to 5pm – Bushcraft Survival Day Course

3 June, 10am to 5pm – Bushcraft Survival Day Course

3 and 4 June – Family Bushcraft Weekend Course

17 June, 10am to 5pm – Bushcraft Survival Day Course

1 July, 10am to 5pm – Bushcraft Survival Day Course

1 and 2 July – Family Bushcraft Weekend Course

29 July, 10am to 5pm – Bushcraft Survival Day Course

29 and 30 July – Family Bushcraft Weekend Course

12 August, 10am to 5pm – Bushcraft Survival Day Course

26 August, 10am to 5pm – Bushcraft Survival Day Course

26 and 27 August – Family Bushcraft Weekend Course

9 September, 10am to 5pm – Bushcraft Survival Day Course

23 September, 10am to 5pm – Bushcraft Survival Day Course

23 and 24 September – Family Bushcraft Weekend Course

7 October, 10am to 5pm – Bushcraft Survival Day Course

21 October, 10am to 5pm – Bushcraft Survival Day Course