STROLLING through the woods close to the shore front on Scotland’s Isle of Bute, a group of teenagers are enjoying their first foraging session. Having previously combed the coast line, the group are now asked to spread out and keep their eyes on the ground; they’re foraging for mushrooms and course tutor and local foraging expert, Morven Gregor is describing what species to look for. The earlier foraging walk on the beach has provided a few edible treasures that will be cooked up as part of dinner later that night. There’s a sense of excitement amongst the group as a couple of large mushrooms are discovered in the heavy undergrowth. This edible find is added to the earlier bounty and although there’s not enough to feed the group, they’re excited that they’ll be cooked up with dinner that night. All in all it was a good morning’s work and they’re enjoying themselves - 14 year old Willard has broken off from the group and runs excitedly ahead, this introduction to foraging has been a new experience for him and his enthusiasm is obvious.
