An Island-based company is helping Ardwhallan Outdoor Education Centre re-introduce its assistant instructor programme.
Best Group International is sponsoring the scheme, which helps young instructors develop their leadership skills.
Over the course of a year, assistant instructors will be taught archery, assault course, climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, yachting, water rescue skills and bushcraft and will receive instruction in outdoor first aid.
As they gain in experience, they will help established instructors deliver courses and holiday schemes under supervision.
Best Group International CEO Nathan Cafearo says the company welcomes this opportunity, adding that many of its staff are outdoor enthusiasts.