Customers have given Highland First Aid over 110 five star reviews.
​“Attended many of first aid courses, but this most definitely stood out for me. It is worth mentioning that the course material was modern and fresh, with technology, that brings a deeper understanding to practical skills in first aid.” Feb 2026
We specialize in first aid courses across the Highlands and Islands and monthly 'open to all' first aid courses in Fort William.
A first aid or mental health course for your business or community is now available.
We offer courses across the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
Please use our online form to specify the first aid training you need and your preferred schedule.
We run monthly open first aid courses in Fort William, with 12 places available, for individuals or small groups.
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We are often fully booked weeks in advance, but we ALWAYS run an 'open course', even for 1 person.​​
If your group is small, booking a group course may be cheaper and more convenient.
"This was the best, and most useful, In-Service Training that I have done in my 38 years of employment in Highland Region.
KT Sept 2024
Open First Aid Courses Fort William
12 places each month at Kilmallie Free Church, Glenpane Street, Coal, Fort William
​20th April, Fort William, 6 places left
19th May, Fort William, 11 places left
15th June, Fort William, 11 places left​​
​13th July, Fort William, 12 Places left
We never cancel a course for low numbers, we will even run the course with 1 person!
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Pay online or click 'Offline Payment' at the checkout, and Highland First Aid will invoice you.
Our open courses in Fort William
Emergency First Aid at Work
6 hour, 1 day basic first aid course for low risk roles
+ F Forestry Emergency First Aid
8 hour, 1 day course for forestry and land
First Aid at Work
18 hour, 3 day course for those with large team, lots of customers or high risk enviroments
16 hr Outdoor First Aid
16 hour, 2 day course for outdoor instructors, guides and coaches
Revalidation First Aid at Work
12 hour, 2 day revalidation for First Aid at Work
8 hr Outdoor First Aid
8 hour, 1 day course for lower risk outdoor activities
Over 150 courses delivered in 2025.
In the past year, we have delivered First Aid training and Mental Health courses in Fort William, Lochaber, Inverness, Oban, Glencoe, Argyll and Bute, Mallaig, Fort Augustus, Elgin, Nairn, Skye, Iona, Eigg, Thurso, Wick, Applecross, and Edinburgh.
We have used nearly every type of building from barns to castles, yurts, huts, forests and even a whisky distillery.
2026 is busier, so please book early to get the dates you want.
Your own course
For employers, communities, and non-profits:
Save money, travel, and time by hosting a course at your venue or nearby. We accommodate up to 12 participants for First Aid courses and 16 for Mental Health courses.
Additionally, we can combine courses of varying lengths to reduce costs and save time.
To participate in the extra module, simply book an "Add +F Forestry" on the same date as your main course. You can complete this extra module after your main course ends if you are enrolling in the First Aid at Work and Revalidation for First Aid at Work.
If you are taking the Outdoor First Aid course, we will cover the extra module within the course duration.
Want to do First Aid at Work or other course with a +F Forestry?
Our Fort William venue first aid and mental health courses
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