About learning outdoors

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Why learn outdoors?

Find out what learning outdoors means and why we should all be doing it.

Outdoor Connections development programme

Read about the background and progress of the Outdoor Connections development programme.

Outdoor safety

Find information and resources on safety in the outdoors.

Research

Browse the latest research on outdoor learning, from the Outdoor Connections development programme and other research organisations.

Key organisations

Find links to some of the important Scottish organisations working in outdoor education today.

National documents

Explore some of the documents that guide learning outdoors in Scotland.

Why learn outdoors?

Whether you're planning a trip overseas, under canvas or just around the corner, find out how taking learning outdoors will bring benefits for both educators and learners.

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