Reviving Highland Heritage and Shieling Traditions
~ For the regeneration of land and people ~
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Traditional Skills
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Animal husbandry
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Honouring Heritage
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Music and Storytelling
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Gaelic Culture and Language
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Food Sovreignty
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Connecting Community
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Nourishing Retreats
We envision a Scotland where communities thrive as active stewards of the land, deeply rooted in Scottish and Gaelic culture and heritage. Through the revival of traditional skills, sustainable practices, and the Shieling way of life, we aim to nurture biodiversity, restore Highland culture, and celebrate a sense of
dùthchas — belonging and reciprocity with the land.
By establishing The Shieling Collective as a Cultural hub for the restoration of Scottish culture, practical learning, and community wellbeing, we provide immersive experiences, training, and events that empower individuals to regenerate the land, foster a connection with their heritage, and reclaim a profound sense of identity, ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for Scotland.
We seek to breathe life back into these traditional folkways, and offer accessible pathways to more healthy, empowered ways of living for those who participate in our programs.
Upcoming events
Location
The Shieling is a multi-purpose site, nestled deep in the Highlands of Scotland. It is a 40min drive from the city of Inverness, and 25min drive from the nearby town of Beauly.
The site holds the old Highland School from around 1560 which is now our dairy as well as a range of ancient Shielings up at Blar Mor.
The site is a beautiful retreat nestled amongst a breathtaking mountain landscape, surrounded by birch woodland and heather moorland. It lies beside the River Farrar, with waterfalls and secluded wild swimming spot.
It is at the heart of some of Scotland’s most iconic natural scenery, as well as the hearth of Gaelic Highland culture.
