Instructors
School activity courses in Scotland, Hill walking, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Climbing, Gorge Walking and Abseiling
One of the cornerstones of our business has always been our instructors. We are privileged to enjoy working with some of the worlds finest Adventure professionals many of whom are personal friends of the Directors with longstanding associations stemming from previously working or adventuring together.
They are all well qualified by the relevant Governing Bodies, experienced and highly skilled in communication and instruction. They are also warm, friendly guys who are there to make sure that you get as much as possible out of your Adventure and have a great time, safely.
BCU Level 3 Sea Kayak Coaches : We are currently looking top recruit a BCU Level 3 Sea Kayak Coach for a six week block during July & August. If you are interested and hold the relative qualifications then please drop us a email outlining your experience and availability.
Instructor Profiles
Calum McNicol
Calum McNicol is a Director and Senior Instructor of the Arran Adventure Company and has overall responsibility for safe practice of all adventure activities. A qualified RYA Yachtmaster Instructor & BCU Aspirant Level 5 Kayak Coach he has years of experience in the outdoor industry both at instructor and management level.
Calums passion lies with Kayaking and has travelled the world looking for fun and adventure. He's paddled extensively in far off places like Nepal, British Columbia and more recently India, although he's the first to admit that, "there nothing quite like a West coast of Scotland sunset after a hard days paddling......."
In his spare time, Calum plays an active role in the island community, assisting with call-outs as helm of the Isle of Arran lifeboat, as well as organising a thriving kayaking club for local people. Calums the big one in the photo!
Bruce Jolliffe
Bruce Jolliffe has been paddling since the age of 12 and is passionate about all aspects of paddle sport. He has been with the Adventure Company from the very beginning and his enthusiasm shines through while working with groups or individuals. As well as being a Level 4 Sea Coach he is an Aspirant Level 5 Inland Coach. He is a seasoned adventurer having travelled the globe is search of the perfect river and as well as his outdoor pursuits, he tinkers on the bagpipes and would definitely beat you at Trivial Pursuit. He has spent the winter months planning and training for an epic charity sea kayaking journey from his home town of Largs to the town of Stornaway (some 325 miles), on the Western Isle of Lewis. Check out westcoastkayakchallenge.com for more details.