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Duke of Edinburgh Award Opportunities

🌄 Open Expeditions with West End Adventure

Over 321,000 young people started their DofE journey last year – that’s a whole lot of adventure, new pals, life skills, and muddy boots!

Here at West End Adventure, we’ve proudly been part of that journey for over 10 years – running Open Expeditions for young people from all over Scotland. Whether you’re working towards Bronze, Silver or Gold, our expert team is here to help you smash it.

Our Open Expeditions are perfect if you’re doing your DofE independently or just fancy joining a friendly bunch for your next stage. We’ve got everything covered – so you can focus on the fun!


🏕 What’s Included?

✅ Top-notch training and support from our friendly instructors
✅ Free use of all expedition kit – tents, stoves, first aid kits, shelters & more
✅ All your camping and accommodation fees sorted
✅ DofE Accredited Assessors for qualifying expeditions


🗺 Where Do We Go?

We run expeditions across some of Scotland’s most epic spots – from the wild beauty of the Cairngorms to the dramatic views of Glen Nevis.

All locations are easy to get to by public transport, and we’ll send you everything you need to know in your welcome pack.


Ready to join the adventure? Drop us a message, pop in for a cuppa, and let’s get planning your next DofE win! 🥾✨

The instructors were fantastic Emily, Bronze DofE

Supportive, encouraging, and made the expedition really fun. I felt safe the whole time.

Joining an Open Expedition was brilliant. James, Silver DofE

I didn’t know anyone at first, but we finished as a proper team. I’ve made friends for life!

Remote Supervision was Great Mark, Parent

The GPS tracking gave me real peace of mind knowing my daughter’s group was always safe.

Expedition in Iceland was unforgettable Anna, Gold DofE

Expedition in Iceland was unforgettable — the landscapes, the challenge, the support… truly once-in-a-lifetime