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Welcome to Stramash. We are a social enterprise, based in Scotland. Our aim is to reconnect children and young people with the outdoors.

How do we do it?

Outdoor Nursery – Our incredible (and growing!) Outdoor Nursery provision available in Moray, Highlands, Bute and Argyll

Schools Programme – experienced and passionate outdoor educators, deliver top quality outdoor programmes to your students

We value and develop our people with training and CPD for practitoners including our fantastic apprenticeship programme

Building relationships with families & communities

Delivering life long learning through nature.

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Opening Hours 8:30 – 5:30 Mon-Fri

Contact: 01631 566080

Email – info@stramash.org.uk

Outdoor Nursery

At Stramash we believe that all children deserve an early years at play, in nature. We are champions of place based and child directed learning, as such there is no ‘standard’ Stramash site. I mean it makes sense really, when the site, environment, resources, culture, team and children are all different why would any 2… Continue reading Outdoor Nursery

Schools

Stramash has the experience and the flexibility to deliver the programme you require for your pupils. Our outdoor learning programmes provide a safe, fun and challenging environment and use experiential learning to support the personal and social development of each and every participant. The right programme for your students (and budget!) Over recent years we have… Continue reading Schools

Apprenticeships

For 2018 Apprentice Programme applications please click here: 2018 Stramash Apprenticeship Programme Stramash has been registered as a Training Provider of SVQs (Scottish Vocational Qualifications) since March 2013. We have had apprentices who have qualified in Early education & childcare SVQs, outdoor education & outdoor recreation. Since registering as a Training Provider, 12 candidates have successfully completed… Continue reading Apprenticeships

We chose stramash for our son because we loved the idea of him embracing the outdoors from an early age When asking Jack why he loves Stramash he says “I love water squirting and my stickman story in a circle. I love my lovely teachers – they sign us in. If I’m sad they give me a hug” Living where we do I love that jack is getting the opportunity to learn through the outdoors, gaining independence and knowledge – but in a fun,exciting yet safe environment. Jacks imagination has come alive since starting Stramash I always recommend Stramash to friends as we have been so impressed and happy with our choice of nursery for Jack

Isobel & Jack – Oban

As we approach Lilys final term at Stramash I am becoming an emotional mess. I dropped her off today to be greeted enthusiastically by a wee gang of kids who she charged off with laughing and delighted. In the field next door the 2 horses and 3 deer just went about their days. I phoned her dad from the car to share the moment as it was one of those snapshots you want to keep forever in ur head. I will NEVER have a moment’s regret at my choice of nursery and am quite smug I got it so right for my wee muddy pink tomboy. Her childhood has so far been what every kids should be..getting dirty, fresh air, learning through play and happiness. Thank you Stramash Elgin for the best 3 years and I’m sorry if I’m a sobbing mess when Lilys nursery days are done.