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Duke of Edinburgh

What we offer

Abernethy can facilitate your Duke of Edinburgh residentials and expeditions throughout the year.

With our own outdoor adventure experts and a working residential environment, Abernethy is the perfect place to do your Duke of Edinburgh Gold residential. Always with adventure activities in mind, you can also specialise in a specific skill to learn while you are with us. A great option that meets all the Duke of Edinburgh criteria.

Our instructors can also organise and lead your expeditions throughout Scotland, whether it is a two, three or four-night trip – over land or water. Get in touch with us to discuss your dream expedition! Get your D of E award completed in a beautiful part of the country making amazing friends and memories along the way.

Take a look at our upcoming residentials below, or get in touch to organise your own Duke of Edinburgh adventure.

Focus on cooking skills and techniques, including main meals, cakes and breadmaking; blended with outdoor activities led by qualified instructors.

Go for adventure activities all day! On site and off site adventures with our instructors while completing your Gold residential.

Focus on creating and preserving habitats and developing and maintaining conservation efforts; blended with outdoor activities led by qualified instructors.

Intensive time set apart for revising with others can help you get more done. Then set some time out each day to have some fun and cut loose. It’s a great combination for making the most of your study weeks!

Upcoming DofE residentials

To see more DofE events and other adventures, click the button below.