Lagganlia Outdoor Residential Centre Scotland Cairngorms

What makes us a great choice for education

The National Park outstanding natural beauty & Lagganlia’s idealic location combine with a tailored adventure education experience to deliver a memorable and often life changing residential for children and young people. 

Accreditation and Awards

Lagganlia Outdoor Centre is a  member of the Institute of Outdoor Learning, SAPOE, AHOEC, ALLA and our accommodation is visit Scotland accredited and a member of Association of Scottish self caters and Cairngoms business partnership

What is typically included on our school trips

Lagganlia has onsite archery, high ropes, climbing wall, low ropes,  kayak pond and artificial ski slope however most activities take place off site in the wild and rural national park area to optimize the experience for the young people. 

Our activities can take place on foot, on wheels, on water, on the edge, on the slopes and in the field.

Group Sizes Catered For

Lagganlia Centre for Outdoor Learning can sleep 125 people in total, through a variety of accommodation types ranging for bunk house to lodge chalets.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Photography is allowed with appropriate permissions and protocols. 

Risk Assessment Details

Risk Assessments are available for centre run activities 

Pricing Information

Pricing depends on customer needs, we can offer a variety of competitively priced packages at Lagganlia. From self catered to fully serviced - with or without activities or hybrid. 

We set prices annually for 4 night full residential experiences. We can build a bespoke week based on your budget and may have late availability offers. Supervising adults go free on a 1 to 10 supervision or 1 on 1 needs.

For pricing enquiries please contact us with your estimated numbers and time of year and we will be happy to provide a tailored quote

Price to be agreed on late availability opportunites:

https://www.experienceoutdoors.org.uk/outdoor-learning-overview/residential/residential-late-availability

First Aid Information

Staff are first aid trained and emergency medical facilities are within easy commute of the centre.

Available Facilities

A souvenir shop, dining area and commercial catered kitchen, coffee area, common room/games room, library, social areas, classrooms including smart screens, WIFI , outdoor recreational space, purpose build drying rooms, secure entry system.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

Lagganlia main centre has a ramped wheelchair access, with an accessible toilet,  & platform stair lift to main house rec areas.

Hillend Lodge is our DDA complaint lodge with accessible en-suites and groud floor accommodation with entrance ramp, parking. Staff are trained and experinced in SEN awareness and have specialized outdoor equipment and access to additional inclusive resources

Opening Hours & Information

Lagganlia is operational 7 days a week all year round.

Other Information

Lagganlia is exclusively for schools midweek term time however accommodation, facilities and activities can be booked for self - catering stays and catered/service group activity packages during school holidays and weekends. All income is reinvested in our core purpose of delivering Outdoor Learning.

Location Information

Remote location, in GlenFeshie, 15 minute commute from the highland resort town of Aviemore.

Room Sizes and Facilities

Main house sleeps up to 58 in en suite bunk style dorm accommodation over 2 floors, with 5 chalet style lodges sleeping from 6 – 18 in single, twin and dorm bunk rooms. Providing a further 67 beds. Totaling 125 persons capacity.

Booking information

lagganlia@experienceoutdoors.org.uk