We aim to keep Wild Things as affordable as possible through the use of a sliding scale, however, we know cost will still be a barrier for some folk. Wild Things may be eligible for funding from other sources, particularly vocational training funding.

In 2023/24, people based in Scotland can apply for either the Women in Agriculture or Next Generation Practical Training Funds. Each fund offers £500 per person towards training and is for people who are working in or thinking of working in agriculture in Scotland. The funds are administered via Lantra Scotland, application links below - applications are considered within one month. Please note that Grass Roots Remedies is not involved in the administration of the funds and cannot provide any information on eligibility or the application progress - you should contact Lantra for any queries about your application.

To apply you will be asked to complete a detailed application form including explaining in depth (500 words) why Wild Things will help you with your current or future career in Agriculture. 

Next Generation Practical Training Fund https://skillshub.scot/applications/intro?training-fund=6&course=7OuJXMmPaPnKL45qWap0 

The fund is provided by the Scottish Government for residents of Scotland who either commenced their agricultural career in the last 5 years, or are studying farming, full-time or part-time, or who are keen to start. To help increase access to improved knowledge, knowhow and skills, this fund will provide support of up to £500 for new, and prospective new entrants to undertake training courses.

Although there is a particular focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation practices, and biodiversity/habitats improvement, the fund will also support other equally important areas such as health and safety; equipment training, business efficiency and resilience. In your application you should explain in detail how the training will support the development of your farming business or employment opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from remote rural and island communities.

Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund https://skillshub.scot/applications/intro?training-fund=2&course=7OuJXMmPaPnKL45qWap0 

The fund is open to any woman or girl, resident in Scotland who is either already working in or studying in this sector, full-time or part-time, or who is keen to start. In your application you should explain in detail how the training will support the development of your business or employment options. We welcome applications from remote rural and island communities.

Funding for the blended & attended course:

Once you have applied for funding and have had confirmation from Lantra that your application has been successful you can purchase our online course called ‘Wild Things: A Year of Wild Food & Medicine (Year 1) Online 2024’ for free. Just get in touch with us with your confirmation of funding and we will send you a free purchase code. If you would like to sign up for our blended course (the online course plus 7 in-person herb walks in Edinburgh) we ask for a £100 payment extra to your funding. If you would like to sign up for the fully attended course in Glasgow we ask for a £150 payment. If these contributions are a barrier to your attendance, get in touch with us to discuss this.

Unfortunately, we cannot ‘hold’ places on our attended course in Glasgow or our blended courses in Edinburgh while folk wait to hear back from the funders, however an online course place is guaranteed. If the blended course fills up and we get enough people to run an additional group we will do so if possible.

Foundation Scotland www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available have also offered some funding in specific instances in the past - please contact them to find out more. You may also want to find out if your local authority offers vocational funding, or if you are available through any state benefits that you receive or from your employer. Please note that Grass Roots Remedies Co-op is not involved in the administration or allocation of any of these funds, so please enquire directly to the funder.

All of our Edinburgh Wild Things Year 1 herb walks are reachable by bus with a 10-15 minute walk to the exact meeting point.

You will receive an email a week or two before each walk with the details for each walk, but he postcodes to the meeting points are as follows for those that want to know in advance.

Edinburgh Groups:

Walks 1, 3 & 6 meet outside number 51 Blackford Glen Road, EH16 6TP.

Walk 2 Meet at the bottom on School Brae, EH4 6HY.

Walk 4 meet outside the Ladge Coffee House, EH10 6JF

Walk 5 meet outside Roslin Chapel, EH25 9PU

Walk 7 meet in the Gullane Beach Car Park, EH31 2BH