Foraging with an expert
On the Isle of Skye, meet a local ghillie for an afternoon of wild foraging.
Area
Scotland
Type
Art & Architecture
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Half Day
On the Isle of Skye, meet a local ghillie for an afternoon of wild foraging. Learn how to forage sensitively and ethically, connecting with the landscape and cooking your bounty over an open flame. By the warmth of the bonfire, sip a wild cocktail and listen to local tales of the island.
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