About Us
Discover the heart behind The Clubhouse and the passionate team dedicated to creating unforgettable outdoor adventures for your children.
Our Story
At The Clubhouse at Craigies, we believe learning is often best when done "on the job" – keeping it relevant, interesting and fun. Our approach is all about hands-on experiences that spark imagination and build a lifelong love of learning.
We've created an environment where children can enjoy their time out of school by connecting with nature, developing real-world skills, and getting involved in the day to day activities of a working farm. Farms are unique as children of all ages can find themselves useful, and so much can be learned at any stage.
Our Mission
To inspire a love of learning in every child, and building confidence through hands-on adventures.
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team brings together knowledge of childcare, outdoor education, and animal husbandry to create the perfect holiday experience.
Nicole Calder
Founder
Nicole founded The Clubhouse after time spent in Africa, where she discovered a farm that allowed kids to participate in everyday life. Wanting to create something similar in Scotland, she combined experience from delivering events and familiarity with childcare, having grown up with her mum running a nursery, to build a space where children could learn, explore, and be part of real farm life.
Chris Hardie
Activities Lead
Chris is an animal biologist who spent six years as a local forest ranger and the last five as an animal encounters zookeeper. He leads the children in a wide range of activities, from forest skills, survival skills, and exploration to interacting with and caring for the friendly animals around the farm.
Lisa Taylor
Animal Care Lead
Lisa is a farm girl through and through, raised on her family dairy farm and splitting her days between her own and neighbouring farms. She is currently studying to become a veterinarian and leads lessons in animal care, health checks, feeding, and animal growth stages.
Kirsteen Benson
Crafts & Workshops Lead
Kirsteen, BA (Hons), the child of two artists from Glasgow, has decades of experience teaching in schools, running workshops, and leading craft fairs. She brings a wide range of craft skills to The Clubhouse, from woodworking and kite making to building structures for the allotment, helping turn everyday activities into creative projects.
Ready to Book Your Child's Adventure?
Join us for an unforgettable holiday club experience filled with farm activities, forest exploration, and hands-on learning. Spaces are limited – secure your child's spot today!