Tending the Hearth of Ancient Lifeways in the Wild Highlands

~ For the regeneration of land and people ~

Traditional Skills
Animal husbandry
Honouring Heritage
Music and Storytelling
Gaelic Culture and Language
Food Sovreignty
Connecting Community
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 wild spaces, and celebrate a sense of
dùthchas — belonging and reciprocity with the land.

By establishing The Shieling Collective as a vibrant hub for cultural revival, practical learning, and community wellbeing, we provide immersive experiences, training, and gatherings that empower individuals to regenerate the land, foster connection, and reclaim a profound sense of identity, ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for Scotland.

We seek to breathe life back into these land-based lifeways, and offer accessible pathways to more healthy, empowered ways of living for those who participate in our programs.

Upcoming events

Bealltainn Weekend | Stoking the Ancient Embers

Join us for our first 4 day event, co-hosted by the new Shieling Collective in celebration of the festival of Bealltainn. This will be an opportunity to experience the wide variety of offerings that we will continue to offer throughout the year, including Traditional skills; Land-based lifeways; Scottish culture, stories and song; Practices for holistic wellbeing; and tangible steps towards reclaiming our Indigenous Gaelic culture.

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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 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.