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From the hills to the classroom: wild venison at Oban High School

Forest Field & Glen brought the story of wild Scottish venison to Home Economics pupils ahead of Scottish Venison Day.

Pupils at Oban High School had the chance to follow wild Scottish venison from hill to plate this month, when local business Forest Field & Glen visited the school’s Home Economics Department ahead of Scottish Venison Day on 4 September.

The visit continues a partnership between the family run business and the school, and gave pupils a first hand look at the land management, skills and people behind the food on their plates.

“As a local, family run business, we believe young people should understand where their food comes from, the land management, skills and people behind it and why that work matters,” said the Forest Field & Glen team.

Why deer management matters

The session began with the case for managing deer populations sustainably and ethically. Pupils learned how professional deer management helps protect biodiversity across Scotland’s Atlantic rainforest, native woodlands, open hills and other vulnerable habitats.

A fully traceable journey

From there, the class followed wild venison from the hill through a safe, professional and fully traceable food chain, looking at why high standards, food hygiene and accountability matter at every stage.

Wild venison is naturally lean, rich in protein and high in iron, as well as being remarkably versatile in the kitchen. It turns a necessary part of responsible deer management into nutritious local food, making sure a valuable natural resource is respected rather than wasted.

Skills and careers on the doorstep

The session also showed how that journey connects a wide network of rural skills and careers, from conservation, forestry and deer management to food production, hospitality, retail, tourism, transport, education and marketing, supporting apprenticeships, local businesses and meaningful rural employment.

The pupils then put their learning into practice by preparing and tasting wild Scottish venison as part of their Scottish Venison Day activities.

Bring venison into your classroom

Our free education pack for Scottish schools includes classroom and outdoor learning themes, recipe cards, deer species sheets and everything teachers need to plan an estate visit with confidence.  Download here.

From the hills to the classroom: wild venison at Oban High School

Forest Field & Glen brought the story of wild Scottish venison to Home Economics pupils ahead of Scottish Venison Day.

Pupils at Oban High School had the chance to follow wild Scottish venison from hill to plate this month, when local business Forest Field & Glen visited the school’s Home Economics Department ahead of Scottish Venison Day on 4 September.

The visit continues a partnership between the family run business and the school, and gave pupils a first hand look at the land management, skills and people behind the food on their plates.

“As a local, family run business, we believe young people should understand where their food comes from, the land management, skills and people behind it and why that work matters,” said the Forest Field & Glen team.

Why deer management matters

The session began with the case for managing deer populations sustainably and ethically. Pupils learned how professional deer management helps protect biodiversity across Scotland’s Atlantic rainforest, native woodlands, open hills and other vulnerable habitats.

A fully traceable journey

From there, the class followed wild venison from the hill through a safe, professional and fully traceable food chain, looking at why high standards, food hygiene and accountability matter at every stage.

Wild venison is naturally lean, rich in protein and high in iron, as well as being remarkably versatile in the kitchen. It turns a necessary part of responsible deer management into nutritious local food, making sure a valuable natural resource is respected rather than wasted.

Skills and careers on the doorstep

The session also showed how that journey connects a wide network of rural skills and careers, from conservation, forestry and deer management to food production, hospitality, retail, tourism, transport, education and marketing, supporting apprenticeships, local businesses and meaningful rural employment.

The pupils then put their learning into practice by preparing and tasting wild Scottish venison as part of their Scottish Venison Day activities.

Bring venison into your classroom

Our free education pack for Scottish schools includes classroom and outdoor learning themes, recipe cards, deer species sheets and everything teachers need to plan an estate visit with confidence.  Download here.