All prices quoted below are excluding VAT and are valid from 1st April 2023 up to 31st March 2024 (after this date, charges may increase)
All council charges can be found here www.eastlothian.gov.uk/chargesbook
| OUTDOOR LEARNING SERVICE | Charge £ (+VAT) | Basis of charge |
| Outdoor Learning Service Classroom & Indoor Facilities | ||
| OLS Building hire form click here | ||
| Commercial Rate | £112.00 | per day (9am – 4pm) |
| Classroom & Indoor Facilities – In the event of cancellation, the following rates will apply: | ||
| 12 – 8 weeks before your arrival – 25% of the fee is due | ||
| 8 – 4 weeks before your arrival – 50% of the fee is due | ||
| 4 – 2 weeks before your arrival – 80% of the fee is due | ||
| 2 weeks before your arrival – 100% of the fee is due | ||
| Indoor Climbing Wall (9am – 6pm, Mon to Fri, Term time only) | ||
| Commercial Rate | £64 | per hour |
| Non-ELC Schools & Community Groups | £16 | per hour |
| Equipment (rock climbing shoes, harness & belay plate) | £10.70 | per person per hire |
| Instructor Time/ Teacher Time | ||
| OL Instructor – price includes all specialist equipment but not transport costs | ||
| Commercial Rate (minimum 8 per group) | £59 | per person, per day |
| Non-ELC Schools & Community Groups | £253 | per day |
| ELC Schools & Community Groups (VAT n/a) | £220 | per day |
| Commercial Rate (minimum 8 per group) | £35.50 | per person, per 1/2day |
| Non-ELC Schools & Community Groups | £192 | per half day |
| ELC Schools & Community Groups (VAT n/a) | £131 | per half day |
| Non-ELC Schools & Community Groups | £126.50 | per overnight |
| ELC Schools & Community Groups (VAT n/a) | £110 | per overnight |
| OL Teacher – price includes all specialist equipment but not transport costs | ||
| Non-ELC Schools & Community Groups | £372 | per day |
| ELC Schools & Community Groups (VAT n/a) | £320 | per day |
| Non-ELC Schools & Community Groups | £256 | per half day |
| ELC Schools & Community Groups (VAT n/a) | £186 | per half day |
| Instructor/ Teacher Time – In the event of cancellation, the following rates will apply: | ||
| 12 – 2 weeks before the event – 25% of the fee is due | ||
| 2 weeks before the event – 100% of the fee is due | ||
| Minibus Hire | ||
| Mini Bus Hire – Full Day (ELC only) | £43.50 | plus fuel @ 28p per km |
| Mini Bus Hire – Half Day (ELC only) | £22.50 | plus fuel @ 28p per km |
| Minibus Hire – In the event of cancellation, the following rates will apply: | ||
| Within one week of hire – 100% of the fee is due | ||
| Equipment Hire | ||
| Equipment hire form click here | ||
| Blokart (1 Set) – Blokart, helmet, etc | £24 | Per set, per day |
| Hill Walking – Walking boots (summer) | £4.30 | Per pair, per day |
| Hill Walking – Small daysack | £3.20 | Per item, per day |
| Hill Walking – Cagoule | £3.20 | Per item, per day |
| Hill Walking – Overtrousers | £3.20 | Per pair, per day |
| Hill Walking – Balaclava | £2.20 | Per item, per day |
| Hill Walking – Mittens | £2.20 | Per pair, per day |
| Hill Walking – Plastic survival bag | £2.20 | Per item, per day |
| Hill Walking – Compass | £5.30 | Per item, per day |
| Hill Walking – Whistle | £2.20 | Per item, per day |
| Hill Walking – Group shelter | £5.30 | Per item, per day |
| Hill Walking – Wellingtons | £3.20 | Per pair, per day |
| Hill Walking – Gaiters | £3.20 | Per pair, per day |
| Hill Walking – GPS | £10.70 | Per item, per day |
| Winter Walking – Ice axe | £5.30 | Per item, per day |
| Winter Walking – Snow probe | £5.30 | Per item, per day |
| Winter Walking – Snow shovel | £5.30 | Per item, per day |
| Winter Walking – Walking boots (winter) | £8.90 | Per pair, per day |
| Winter Walking – Crampons | £6.40 | Per item, per day |
| Winter Walking – Snow shoes & poles | £10.70 | Per set, per day |
| Winter Walking – Winter rucksack | £6.40 | Per item, per day |
| Winter Walking – Transceiver | £22 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Flow meter | £3.40 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Meter stick | £1.10 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Ranging poles | £1.10 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Tape measure (50m) | £1.80 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Trundle wheel | £1.80 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Stop watch | £1.25 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Soil auger | £2.40 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Meters – Ph, Light etc | £1.25 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Clinometer | £1.10 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Thermometer | £1.10 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Tray | £1.10 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Nets | £1.10 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Calliper | £1.10 | Per item, per day |
| Field Study – Hand lenses/viewers | £1.10 | Per item, per day |
| Camping – Sleeping bag | £5.30 | Per item, per day |
| Camping – Karrimat | £3.20 | Per item, per day |
| Camping – Expedition rucksack | £6.40 | Per item, per day |
| Camping – Tent | £16 | Per item, per day |
| Camping – Fuel bottle (empty) | £2.20 | Per item, per day |
| Camping – Trangia stove | £4.30 | Per item, per day |
| Open Canoes – Canoe, paddles, etc | £24 | Per set, per day |
| Open Canoes – Canoe pole | £4.30 | Per item, per day |
| Open Canoes – Down wind sail | £4.30 | Per item, per day |
| Sea Kayaks – 1 Sea Kayak, paddle, etc | £29 | Per set, per day |
| Canoe/Kayak – Trolley | £5.40 | Per item, per day |
| Kayaks – Flat Water – 1 Pyranha Master, paddle, etc | £15 | Per set, per day |
| Kayaks – Play Boat – 1 Pyranha Master, paddle, etc | £17 | Per set, per day |
| Kayaks – Sit on Top (including paddle & b/aid) | £17 | Per set, per day |
| Stand up Paddleboard (including paddle & leash) | £28.90 | Per set, per day |
| Individual Water Sports – Wet suit | £6.40 | Per item, per day |
| Individual Water Sports – Wet suit boots | £4.30 | Per pair, per day |
| Individual Water Sports – Centre spray suit | £5.40 | Per item, per day |
| Individual Water Sports – Wet suit gloves | £3.20 | Per pair, per day |
| Individual Water Sports – Buoyancy aid | £5.40 | Per item, per day |
| Individual Water Sports – Helmet | £3.20 | Per item, per day |
| Individual Water Sports – Cagoule | £3.20 | Per item, per day |
| Individual Water Sports – Paddle | £2.20 | Per item, per day |
| Nordic Ski-ing (1 Set) – Skis, boots & poles | £10.70 | Per set, per day |
| Ski Mountaineering Kit – Skis, Boots, poles, skins, ski crampons | £40 | Per set, per day |
| Ski Mountaineering Kit – Transceiver/Shovel/Probe | £25 | Per item, per day |
| Rock Climbing shoes | £6.40 | Per item per day |
| Sailing (1 Set) – Optimist or Pico dinghy | £18.60 | Per dinghy, per day |
| Rafting (1 Set) – Poles, ropes, paddles, etc | £15.50 | Per set, per day |
| Orienteering – Maps & markers | £24 | Per set, per day |
| Orienteering – Sport ident kit (trained staff only) | £34 | Per kit, per day |
| Problem Solving – Equipment for up to 5 tasks | £24 | Per set, per day |