Kindness, Curiosity, Connection in Nature

Mucky Boots is an outdoor nature kindergarten for children aged 3 to 7 years, based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Nestled in a clearing in Maryculter Woods just west of Aberdeen, we are open Monday to Thursdays during term time. We are child-led, use a gentle parenting approach and take inspiration from the seasons in all that we do.

'Our wood is wild. Our wood has no fences. Our wood is who and what we are. All of our staff believe passionately in the power of the outdoors to inspire, challenge and provide. Let us share all it affords with your family.'

Claire, Manager

Groups and Holiday clubs

Parent and Child group for children aged birth to 5 years - Friday mornings 10:30am - 12:00pm during term time. Open to all families, childminders, grandparents and home educators. Only £5 per family. MORE INFO

Forest Friday group for children aged 8 to12 years who are flexi or home schooling - Every Friday during term time from 10:30am - 2:00pm MORE INFO

Holiday clubs for children aged 5 to11 years MORE INFO

We are very proud to have received gradings of 'Very Good' in every area at our most recent inspection from the Care Inspectorate in summer 2022. You can read our report by clicking the link below.

Inspection report

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"Do you want to build a house? We need to find two long sticks..."

A-, age 4.