About Us

Venturing Out is East Lothian’s premier outdoor activities provider offering adventures to all.

Whether you are looking for holiday activities for the kids, a coastal journey on paddleboards, a staff team away day or a private party, we have it all. Please browse our website and let us know how we can help.

We are a Not for Profit Company. Buying from us means we can offer activities to local families whose children have additional support needs, those living with financial hardship and other socially disadvantaged people. This helps improve communities and people’s life chances.

We are a team of highly qualified outdoor professionals with a wealth of experience. It is our aim to give you a fun and safe experience not to be forgotten.

Safety is paramount. We hold an Adventure Activities Licence (AALS), a legal requirement for many activities with under 18’s within the UK. All staff are outdoor first aid trained and all are PVG checked for working with children and vulnerable adults. We work in partnership with East Lothian Council, are an Approved Provider for The City of Edinburgh Council and hold an AAP Licence for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

The Team

Antony’s role is operations, staffing and delivery of activities. He has over 20 years of experience working as an outdoor professional. He holds a wide range of professional coaching and guiding qualifications for Mountain, Rock, Mountain Biking and Water activities.

Over the years Antony has held various instructional and youth work roles at a variety of outdoor centres and organisations. In 2009 he set up Venturing Out and In 2016 made the decision to incorporate Venturing Out as a Community Interest Company.

His desire to make adventurous activity available to all is what moves the business forward. “Everyone should have the option to reap the wide ranging benefits of taking part in adventurous outdoor activity”.

When not working with groups Antony can be found outdoors, either in the hills, the sea, a river or a MTB trail centre.

It’s a fine line between work and hobby!

Claire’s role encompasses business development and marketing as well as delivering group activities. Claire holds qualifications for hill, water, trail cycling and archery activities.

She joined Venturing Out in 2017. She is a firm believer of equality and inclusion and has been a driving factor towards the direction of the company’s social aims and impact.

Claire has many years of hill walking and cycling experience and is a keen amateur triathlete.

In her spare time Claire enjoys the tranquillity of the hills, a coastal paddle and time out with her kids.

Associate Staff

Venturing Out use a team of associate outdoor instructional staff. All are very experienced at working with a wide range of ages and abilities and each is very well qualified for whatever activities they deliver. We select our staff based on personality, experience and of course qualification. It is our aim to give everyone who takes part in our activities a fun, safe and memorable experience that makes them want to come back for more.

Management Committee

Venturing Out’s Management Committee are an advisory group of individuals who have a love of the outdoors and a keen interest in Venturing Out’s diverse programmes and social objectives. They have a broad range of working and personal experience that is relative to the work that we do. Good governance and transparency is a key part of not for profit trading. Our management committee are well placed to help shape the future of the organisation and help ensure we meet our community interest obligations.

Heather Falconer -

Alun Joseph -

Corinne Rodger -

Carrie Murray -

VOLT - Volunteer Outdoor Learning Team

In partnership with East Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service, we have a volunteer team who help with the delivery of various activities throughout the year. VOLT members can volunteer for both organisations and are a key requirement to us meeting our ambition of inclusivity. If you believe that you could be an asset to the VOLT team and would like further information please get in touch.