Whitelee educational visits
Information on ranger led environmental education sessions and workshops offered by Whitelee Countryside Ranger Service.
Schools, colleges and groups
Classroom groups of all ages are welcome to visit Whitelee and can book time with the Countryside Rangers to take part in educational activities. All sessions run by the Rangers are provided free of charge with all equipment provided, and can be linked to the Curriculum for Excellence (where appropriate).
Educational visits generally begin at the Whitelee Visitor Centre, but the Rangers can meet groups at other entrances, and the length of sessions can be tailored to suit depending on the subject, size and age of the group.
How to book an activity
To book an education session with the Countryside Rangers, please contact them directly:
Telephone: 0141 614 0962
Email: whitelee-crs@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Whitelee Visitor Centre educational workshops
Whitelee Visitor Centre offer a range of educational packages to schools looking to visit Whitelee. These educator led packages complement the environmental education offered by the Countryside Rangers and are available for pupils from P2 to S2.
Visit the Whitelee Windfarm website (opens new window) for more information.
Interest and uniformed groups
Whether you're a youth group, church, natural history interest group, or social group, there is plenty to explore at Whitelee. Groups planning to visit can enhance their visit by asking the Whitelee Countryside Rangers to accompany them to provide knowledge of the site, act as a guide or answer questions.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Whitelee provides a great resource with its extensive and relatively traffic free path network for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. The rangers can offer advice on routes and suitable campsites.
We ask that Duke of Edinburgh expedition coordinators contact the Countryside Rangers to check routes, and for up to date advice on access restrictions or other events across the windfarm.
John Muir Award
The John Muir Trust have temporarily paused the John Muir Award whilst they focus on the redesign, ready for a relaunch in March 2025.
Whitelee can work as the focus for groups undertaking the John Muir Award. The countryside rangers are also available to give advice and help to plan field trips and activities that will allow participants to complete the award successfully.
