JOURNEY INTO THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS INFORMATION PACK

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1 JOURNEY INTO THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS INFORMATION PACK An exclusive journey into the heart of the Scottish Highlands, where we not only get to explore the beautiful wild lands but get involved with the conservation work taking place on the stunning Alladale Wilderness Reserve. The Great Wood of Caledon once covered most of the Scottish Highlands. Just one percent of it remains. To see the last great wilderness of Europe destroyed is to impoverish all of us. It deprives us of something that tells us who we are.

2 W i ld p lace s p rovide c le an air, pur e wa ter a nd he a lt hy s oils e sse n tial for life on e arth. Yet s ti ll, o nly 3% of c h a r it a b le givin g is dire c te d to e nv i r o nmenta l ca us es. At t h e E u rop e an Nature Trust (TENT ) we cr ea te uni q ue exp e r ie n ce s t h at con n e c t p e op le to n atur e a nd ra i s e f und s for le adin g con se r vation orga ni s a ti o ns. PAUL LISTER FOUNDER & TRUSTEE

3 CONNECTING PEOPLE TO NATURE An immersive journey into the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands. We offer exclusive access to Alladale Wilderness Reserve and the opportunity to combine an extraordinary wild retreat with personal or business interests. Reconnect with nature, engage with the Alladale team and experience the pioneering conservation work that is restoring this unique wilderness. We create an individual experience, tailor-made to achieve your goals. The Alladale Reserve is an unforgettable setting in which to conduct off-grid team-building, leadership and personal development. Disconnect from the stress of daily life and savour being out in the wild. All-inclusive experiences include: all accommodation, food, alcohol, guiding, trekking, activities and hosting.

4 UNIQUE WILD EXPERIENCES OBSERVING WILDLIFE We will journey through the heart of the highlands and be exposed to the native wildlife that roam these wild lands. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS Stay at exclusive locations right in the heart of the rewilding project, including the luxurious Alladale Lodge OFF THE GRID Away from the stresses of day to day life, you will be surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery throughout.

5 FOUR DAY ITINERARY* DAY 1: TO THE HIGHLANDS You will land at Inverness Airport and be transfered directly up to Alladale Wilderness Reserve. On arrival at Alladale you will get settled into one of their beautiful highland lodges and enjoy a dinner prepared by Tom, the in-house chef. The team from Alladale will welcome you and explain a little about the ethos and vision for the Reserve and we ll enjoy a glass of organic wine. Alternatively, you can get adventurous! Cycle off-road from the airport to the Reserve with our mountain bike guides and arrive in time for dinner. This is a great adventure and a fantastic way to dive straight into the Highlands. DAY 2: OUT ON THE HILLS After an early breakfast we will head off on foot and in the 4X4s to explore the reserve with the Reserve Manager, exploring and learning about the conservation work going on there. We will visit the wildcat breeding programme, spot red deer on the hill and even keep an eye out for golden eagles. DAY 3: SKILL BUILDING IN THE WILD Alladale has everything to offer, from mountain biking, to clay pigeon shooting to going in search of more wildlife. The conference room is available for any seminars or discussions you may want to host. We work alongside specialist leadership and employee development providers and Alladale offers a wonderful location to carry out these programmes, which can be arranged to meet your goals.** As it s the final evening we can organise a lovely whisky tasting no trip to the Highlands is complete without a wee dram from one of the local distilleries. We ll enjoy a final dinner altogether with a chance to watch a documentary, enjoy the sauna, or just relax with a book. DAY 4: DEPARTURE After a lazy morning and a debrief on the experiences of the last few days, transfers will be provided back to the airport to fly home. If desired, there is the option to spend this day out fishing on one of Alladale s stunning hill lochs, full of wild brown trout. That evening we will stay over at a mountain bothy or refuge and cook dinner on the open fire. This will be your chance to get to grips with butchery and wild cooking while enjoying dining al fresco. *Required equipment: Hiking boots, binoculars, rain gear and day bag. **Leadership and employee development will be provided at an added cost.

6 Keep close to Nature s heart and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. JOHN MUIR SCOTTISH-AMERICAN NATURALIST, AUTHOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHER.

7 CREATE A TRULY BESPOKE EXPERIENCE This journey can be tailored to you. There are many ways to enhance your stay and further explore this incredible wilderness. CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING IN THE HIGHLANDS Take your team and enjoy a day out together with a bit of healthy competition and team-building. OFF ROAD CYCLING CHALLENGE Another way to explore is to take to the mountain bikes and tackle some tough terrain. A wonderful way to get active and really connect with your surroundings. SPECIALIST TRAINING WORKSHOPS To maximise the benefits of this wild adventure for your business, we can offer employee development and leadership programmes from the foremost providers.

8 BRING YOUR TEAM We tailor these experiences with speakers and activities so that businesses can see the impact of their charitable support and combine this with employee development. Join us with your team on a private trip: TEAM BUILDING Built to immerse you in the culture. Taking individuals outside their comfort zones and into nature creates a great environment to remove barriers in communication and inspire collaboration. ENGAGEMENT Active involvement with company charitable initiatives is a great tool to engage your staff, and/or your clients. ACHIEVEMENT AND PURPOSE An opportunity to see the impact first-hand by visiting the projects on the ground, providing rewarding experiences that connect your employees. DIGITAL DETOX Put the phones and laptops away. A chance to focus on the purpose of the journey and be immersed in the wilderness of Scotland, away from the day to day distractions. HEALTH AND WELLBEING Active exploration along this journey with hikes through the mountains; a great way of getting active, out in the wilderness, letting the endorphins run wild. Inspire your team to adopt healthy behaviours and build a culture of wellbeing. PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER Surrounded by some of the most idyllic environments on the planet, our media teams can accompany your group to create material that will display your support and impact for marketing and PR campaigns. INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS Talks from local leaders, professionals and the chance to meet people who devote their lives to European conservation. Inspiring talks throughout and experiences that live long in the memory.

9 CREATE THE RIGHT IMPACT Not only does this trip promise to be an incredible travel experience, it will help safeguard one of Europe s critically important ecosystems. Built into each trip is a contribution to Alladale Wilderness Reserve a pioneering project seeking to develop a new rural economy in the Scottish Highlands through increased biodiversity and ecotourism. Through your support TENT helps to fund the recovery of the Scottish wildcat, the restoration of the threatened red squirrel and the environmental education of hundreds of children every year through the HOWL programme. Only 3% of global giving is directed to environmental causes; it is time for change.

10 HOW TO GET IN CONTACT For more information please contact: The European Nature Trust 44 Welbeck Street, London, W1G 8DY Sam Sutaria T: + 44 (0) M: +44 (0)

11 We look for ward to c re ati ng s o me in c re dib le me morie s an d s h a r i ng this adve n ture with yo u! W W W.T H E E U R O P E A N N AT U R E T R U S T. C O M