The Henderson Building is the larger and most modern of the two accommodation blocks at Fordell Firs. It is situated in a central location in close walking distance of the laundry, reception, shop, and activity meeting points.
The Henderson accommodates 36 people in bunk style rooms. These are divided up into 5 rooms of 4 beds, 2 rooms of 6 beds, and 2 rooms of 2 beds. Fordell supplies all sheets and pillows, however duvets can be requested at an additional cost.
There is a large dining area, situated beside the well-equipped kitchen. The kitchen has 2 large fan ovens, 2 six burner, double oven gas cookers, a large industrial grill, fridge freezer, and a food warmer (bainmarie). A full range of cutlery, plates, utensils and pots are supplied and there is adequate storage for all your groceries.
It also has full central heating, toilets and showers are situated on both floors.
The Richmond Chalet is a two story Swiss design building situated adjacent to the front lawn at the heart of Fordell Firs. The chalet sleeps 18 people, which are split into three rooms. Bedroom 1 sleeps 8 people, bedroom 2 sleeps 6 people, and bedroom 3 sleeps 4 people. Fordell supplies all sheets and pillows, however duvets can be requested at an additional cost.
The ground adjacent to the chalet is ideal for camping on if you have larger numbers.
The kitchen contains a 4-burner gas cooker and a fridge freezer. All cutlery, plates, utensils, and pots are provided. There is also a toilet, and shower in the building.
Directly opposite the Richmond we have reception, the shop and the activities assembly point. In the same building we also have the craft room which is open for use all day.
Try a winter weekend without wet tents in our new bothy. This basic accomodation is for sleeping only. 6 people can be high and dry on alpine bunks whilst 2 leaders share a separate small room.
The bothy is situated in the training field next to a fire shelter and a field hut. Come and camp without the hassle of taking home wet canvas. Bring your own karrimat and sleeping bag!
Try out our Dingly Dell Bothy which sleeps 8. The bothy has 2 bedrooms with bunks, a bathroom with toilet and shower, plus an open plan kitchen and lounge area.
A great place for small camps or for leaders with young family.
Fordell Firs comprises of 48 acres of mixed woodland and grassed camping areas, with water points available throughout the site. There is a large toilet and shower block situated centrally within the camping area. Firewood and alter fires are available all year round.
Tents, patrol boxes, mess tents, marquees, tables and benches are all available to hire please contact the warden for details.
contact the centre:
Address: Fordell Firs National Activity Centre, Hillend, Dunfermline KY11 7HQ
Telephone/fax: 01383 412704
email: [email protected]