New Adventures. Greater Growth
SAVE 10% on your Barcaple School Residential
Autumn is one of the best times to visit Abernethy Barcaple. It’s the perfect moment to get to know your new class, help them bond as a group and develop the key skills that will underpin the year ahead.
- Building confidence & self-esteem
- Developing resilience & teamwork skills
- Inspiring curiosity & strengthening friendships
Book your 2026 autumn residential before 31 January 2026 and enjoy an exclusive 10% discount* for trips taking place between Sept –Nov 2026. Explore what’s included below and secure your stay.
Adventures to explore at Barcaple
Discover why St Joseph’s RC Primary School chooses an Abernethy residential year after year
“The children learned lessons for life, and in a positive and meaningful way”
Since 2018, St Joseph’s RC Primary School has made Abernethy their autumn residential of choice. In this case study, Acting Depute Head Teacher Hazel Taylor shares how the experience gives pupils a safe space to be adventurous, grow in confidence and build essential life skills – all within a welcoming, home-from-home environment that perfectly reflects their school values: LOVE – LAUGH – LEARN – LEAD.
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Abernethy testimonials
Discover what schools are saying about their experiences at Abernethy
Barcaple Team & Facilities
From the moment you arrive at Barcaple, our caring and experienced team help every pupil feel safe, supported and at home. With decades of running school residentials, our staff know how to bring out the best in each child – creating a warm, nurturing environment where they can relax, try new things and grow in confidence. It’s this combination of genuine care and experience that makes Barcaple feel like a true home from home.
Set within a beautiful 20 acre private estate in the rolling hills of Dumfries and Galloway, Barcaple offers a safe and inspiring space for pupils to build teamwork, independence and resilience. Our state-of-the-art sports barn includes a 20m indoor climbing wall, an indoor sports hall for basketball, badminton and football, and accessible facilities throughout. Outside, pupils can enjoy our boating pond, playing field and forested areas – perfect for exciting activities and meaningful outdoor challenges.
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How to find us
Address: Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 2AP
Abernethy Barcaple is a 20 acre private estate located in the rolling hills of Dumfries and Galloway. We are just a 1hr 30 min drive from Carlisle, 2hrs from Glasgow and under 3 hours from Newcastle.
For all enquiries contact us:
Email: bookings.barcaple@abernethy.org.uk
Call Brenda: 01557 820261
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*Terms & Conditions: Abernethy School Trip Special Offer – 10% Off Autumn 2026 Bookings
1. Offer Overview
1.1. Schools are eligible to receive 10% off the cost per pupil of a school residential trip taking place during September, October, or November 2026.
1.2. This offer applies to new bookings only at Abernethy Barcaple or Abernethy Nethy Bridge.
1.3. The offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, promotional offer, or previously agreed rate.
2. Booking Period and Eligibility
2.1. To qualify, bookings must be confirmed by 31 January 2026.
2.2. Eligible trip dates must fall between Monday, 31 August 2026 and Friday, 27 November 2026.
2.3. Schools are only eligible if they have not had a booking with Abernethy in the 18 months prior to their proposed trip start date.
3. Subject to Availability
3.1. All bookings are subject to availability at Abernethy Barcaple or Abernethy Nethy Bridge.
3.2. Availability is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and are confirmed once a completed booking form and deposit have been received.
3.3. Abernethy reserves the right to close or withdraw the offer once capacity for the offer period has been reached at either centre.
4. Booking and Payment
4.1. A booking will be considered confirmed when
A signed booking form is returned and
A non-refundable deposit (as specified in Abernethy’s standard booking terms) is received within 30 days of booking
4.3. A non-refundable 2nd deposit will be due 6 months before arrival.
4.4. Full payment is due six weeks prior to arrival, in accordance with Abernethy’s standard booking policy.
4.5. If payment deadlines are missed, the booking may be cancelled, and the discount withdrawn.
5. Cancellations and Amendments
5.1. Standard Abernethy cancellation terms apply.
5.2. If a confirmed booking is amended to dates outside the offer period (September–November 2026), the 10% discount will no longer apply, and the standard rate will be charged.
6. Exclusions
This offer does not apply to:
Existing bookings
Bookings for non-school groups, including but not limited to youth, church, or corporate groups
Schools that have visited any Abernethy Centre within the previous 18 months
Day visits, weekend-only stays, or bookings under the minimum group size of 8
7. General
7.1. Abernethy reserves the right to amend, suspend, or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice.
7.2. The offer has no cash alternative and cannot be applied retrospectively.
7.3. All bookings are subject to Abernethy’s Standard Terms & Conditions for School Trips.
7.4. This offer is governed by the laws of Scotland, and any disputes shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.
