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      Rob Bushby

      Rob Bushby

      Dedicated | Culture-vulture | Northern

      Mini Bio

      I’ve been fortunate to work in places of nature, grandeur, and tranquillity, in roles that introduce and connect people to wild places throughout the UK. This has included the Lake District and Australia with Outward Bound, Glen Etive with Venture Scotland, and throughout the UK with the John Muir Trust. Having done a ‘big trip’ in my youth, I now opt for shorter forays in Scotland and abroad, most recently taking my teenage daughters to India, California, and Vietnam – adding another dimension to ‘adventure’. I’m a lapsed distance runner and immerse myself in the comedy, theatre, and culture of Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival every August.

      Favourite Place to Play

      A whole spectrum really, from the back garden and the jewels of my local city, Edinburgh (Arthur’s Seat, Water of Leith), to the wilds of Assynt and Skye.

      Not a lot of People Know This

      I was Burnley’s under-14 table tennis doubles champion and was in a Mick Jagger video – not at the same time!

      “I’ve been fortunate to work in places of nature, grandeur, and tranquility, and in roles that introduce and connect people to wild places throughout the UK.”
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      Qualifications Read More

      General: Summer Mountain Leader
      Mountaineering: Summer Mountain Leader
      Paddlesport: BCU Canoe Open Water Leader

      Experience Read More

      I’m at that point in my career where it’s hard to pin down what my experience is and what I do. Generalist covers it. I have my own company for taking on projects as diverse as creating Urban Nature Maps of Edinburgh and Glasgow, creating a marketing campaign for Scottish Geology, and looking into how low use of nature spaces impacts health inequalities at Glasgow University. I’m also the Chief Executive of a small charity that supports young people’s participation in youth awards, with a focus on the role that nature and personal achievement can play in dealing with mental health difficulties. It’s a stimulating combination! Wilderness Scotland/England trips are a special part of this mix, combining previous and current experience as an Outward Bound instructor, project manager, strategic thinker, problem sorter, and team leader.

      Biggest Adventure Read More

      – 27 months round the world trip – Travel in India with two teenage daughters – Bob Graham Round

      Specialist Subject Read More

      Nature-based awards in Scotland

      Publications Read More

      The Changing Nature of Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage John Muir Trust Journal Who does not use our nature spaces and why? Glasgow University

      Book a trip with Rob

      Trip / Departure Availability Status Price Book
      Wild Isles
      8th May - 14th May 2027       		1 place(s) left Guaranteed 2,595 Book Now
      Highlights of Scotland
      26th Jun - 3rd Jul 2027       		8 place(s) left Available 4,895 Book Now
      Highlights of Scotland
      2nd Oct - 9th Oct 2027       		8 place(s) left Available 4,895 Book Now

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      Sometimes it's nice to get family and friends together and travel privately for some quality time. This means you benefit from all the features of the group departure, including hand-picked accommodation and expert local guides and we'll take care of it all. Then you can make your choice of departures dates and we'll get back to you to finalise the details.

      We work together with our team of guides to decide which departures they lead each year. As part of that, guides provide available dates that they are free to be booked. This means that any of the dates you see in the first field of the form below, could be perfect for your private departure or customised tour.

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