Backwoods Survival School

Backwoods Survival School Scotland's premier bushcraft and survival school provides courses in wilderness living skills for in

Delicious cauliflower fungus (Sparassis crispa ) a tasty edible!
10/09/2026

Delicious cauliflower fungus (Sparassis crispa ) a tasty edible!

It’s another bumper year for foraging these tasty little treats …. I’ll be out with a bag in a few weeks time!!
07/09/2026

It’s another bumper year for foraging these tasty little treats …. I’ll be out with a bag in a few weeks time!!

I’ll huff and I’ll puff……..the magic of fire!!!
05/09/2026

I’ll huff and I’ll puff……..the magic of fire!!!

Conny enjoying the mountains of Albania….lucky boy!!!!
04/09/2026

Conny enjoying the mountains of Albania….lucky boy!!!!

It’s a dreich Wednesday afternoon in Scotland, so I’m keeping the fingers busy twisting up lime cordage in the sanctuary...
02/09/2026

It’s a dreich Wednesday afternoon in Scotland, so I’m keeping the fingers busy twisting up lime cordage in the sanctuary of the shed. 120 ft already and aiming for 600ft for an up an coming project!!

Horsetail the original Brillo pad??Equisetum arvence is an ancient plant used throughout history for it’s numerous medic...
31/08/2026

Horsetail the original Brillo pad??
Equisetum arvence is an ancient plant used throughout history for it’s numerous medicinal benefits, wound healing, antioxidant and anti inflammatory, etc it can be dried and stored for teas and tinctures or simply gathered, hung and dried and then coiled into an abrasive scouring pad. This cleans pots and pans with ease due to its high silica content ……. add a little soap and a little elbow grease for great results!!!!

Hazard perception - a quick glance and an emergency stop saved this little critter today. Absolutely love the camouflage...
30/08/2026

Hazard perception - a quick glance and an emergency stop saved this little critter today. Absolutely love the camouflage but it doesn’t work on tarmac!!!!

Out and about today with the mutt, great fun…. same again tomorrow weather permitting!!!
29/08/2026

Out and about today with the mutt, great fun…. same again tomorrow weather permitting!!!

It’s always good to get your washing on the line …. me old mother would say!!Busy day today processing, stripping and wa...
27/08/2026

It’s always good to get your washing on the line …. me old mother would say!!
Busy day today processing, stripping and washing lime (Tilia bast) fibre for up and coming classes and courses!!

Just two things you need for a memorable evening…. and I could think of a few more!!!
20/08/2026

Just two things you need for a memorable evening…. and I could think of a few more!!!

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