Dalguise
Perthshire

for secondary schools

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About Dalguise

Located five miles north of Dunkeld in a stunning wooded valley, Dalguise is an inspiring place to take your students on a motivational adventure experience. The grounds at Dalguise are full of adventure activities on land and water, designed to bring out the best in your students.

The beautiful surrounding countryside offers hiking opportunities – discover the stunning landscape that once inspired the books of Beatrix Potter when she stayed here in the 19th century! Choose to stay in our comfortable stable block or in one of our cosy wooden lodges on the edge of the forest. All accommodation is en suite and designed for groups like yours.

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Accommodation

The Lodges

  • Students - En suite rooms sleep 4-6
  • Teachers - Twin en suite rooms

The Stables

  • Students - En suite rooms sleep 4-10
  • Teachers - Single or twin en suite rooms

Facilities

  • Sports dome
  • Lake
  • Meeting rooms
  • Shop
  • Indoor games areas
  • Wet storage room
  • Classrooms

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Activities available

All activity sessions are led by our well trained, enthusiastic instructors who know exactly how to make the most of the challenges and opportunities each activity presents.

The full list of activities available at Dalguise is featured below.
Each evening there's a lively entertainment programme to enjoy, so everyone is kept busy right up until bedtime!

See the evening entertainment available at Dalguise

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Food

Enjoyable mealtimes with nutritious and tasty food
Our meals are freshly cooked, balanced and will give your pupils plenty of energy to keep them going throughout the day. 

  • Hot and cold meals with vegetarian options
  • Homemade soup every day
  • Self-service salad bar
  • Fresh fruit with every meal
  • Allergies, intolerances and special diets catered for - see our Teacher Guide
  • Support for fussy eaters - see our Parent Guide
Food at Barton Hall for Primary Schools

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Sample Day

Sample day for Secondary Schools at Dalguise
Schedule Activities
07.00 - 09.00 Get up, get ready and fuel up for the day ahead
09.00 - 12.30 Morning activities - usually 2 sessions with a 15 minute break in-between

12.30 - 14.00 Dry off & clean up. Time for a fresh & tasty two-course hot lunch
14.00 - 17.10 Afternoon activities - 2 exciting sessions with a 15 minute break in-between

17.10 - 19.00 Time to eat again - a different menu each day
19.00 - 21.00 Talent shows, campfires, quizzes and more. The evening entertainment programme keeps you laughing until bedtime.
21.00 / 21.30 Bedtime. Catch up on some zzz's and prepare to do it all over again tomorrow!

Courses available at Dalguise:

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