by Margaret Wilson | 10 Feb 2023 | News
It’s absolutely brilliant to be back in training and see all our new recruits again, as well as parents and teachers. Tonight was the inaugural session with both teams from Monifeith and Arbroath. Over the coming weeks their fitness, mental health, confidence...
by Margaret Wilson | 5 Sep 2022 | News
Scotland is currently facing a mental health crisis. According to the most recent CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) waiting times, published by Public Health Scotland in December 2021, for the quarter ending 30 September 2021, there were 11,816...
by Margaret Wilson | 5 Sep 2022 | News
Expedition complete. These amazing kids from Stranraer and Bo’ness have handled everything the Arctic threw at them. Tonight I have 20 extremely happy and proud team members, ready to take on any challenges the future may hold for them. I’m extremely...
by Margaret Wilson | 2 Aug 2022 | News
All safely back in Tasiilaq after a brilliant 5 day hike through the fantastic scenery of East Greenland. Lots of exploring, climbing, fishing and laughter. The team have been incredible, working together and looking after each other.
by Margaret Wilson | 1 Jul 2022 | News
This is the toughest children’s project ever. There is nothing tough any more. We’ve gone soft. The Polar Academy is changing that. Turning invisible kids into true role models that other kids can look up to. It works every...
by Margaret Wilson | 20 Jun 2022 | News
Celebrating the success of these incredible young people and their families was a true privilege for me. They’ve changed so much over the past year, now a confident group of close friends ready to take on whatever the world can throw at them. To receive a...