2025
English Language Holidays
Love your English in Scotland in 2025
English Language Holidays 2025 – The Schedule
On this page, you can see the language themes and ways of learning we specialise in.
Blue Noun English language holidays are bespoke and designed around your language learning needs.
👉 First, choose the right category of holiday for you, here on our Schedule.
👉 Then book a video call to ask any questions you have about learning English with us.
✅ Once you know you like us, book your holiday using the booking link.
Then we’ll dive into the activities, events and other elements that will get you talking!
Don’t just see places and communities: become part of them on a language immersion holiday.
Scedule
April 2025 – Beginners’ Month
Holiday synopsis:
A language workshop for beginners to learn English in hands-on, practical ways while exploring Scotland’s landscapes and culture.
This workshop offers daily English lessons and practical activities like games, cooking, and creative workshops, ensuring an enjoyable, hands-on learning experience.
Dip into English has the freedom of an immersion holiday, combined with the structure beginners need.
28th March – 04 April
Absolute Beginner – Lower A1
Target Language
Present Simple, Greetings & Introductions, Numbers and Counting, Likes & Dislikes, Simple Questions and Answers.
Events/activities
Monoprinting Workshop
04 – 11 April
Beginner: Lower A1
Target Language
Review. Present Continuous, Greetings & Introductions, Simple Questions and Answers, Countries & Cultures.
Events
TBC
11 – 18 April
Beginner: Upper A1
Target Language
Review. Past tense (regular verbs). Describing family & friends, Comparisons – cities.
Events
Artist Workshop TBC
18 – 25 April
Beginner: Upper A1
Target Language
Review. Past Tense (irregular verbs). What happened? Holidays.
Events
Artist Workshop TBC
About Your Progress
The number of tuition hours needed to progress from lower to upper A1 typically ranges between 60 and 80 hours.
Each Dip into English Beginner Immersion week guarantees 30 + hours of structured lessons and 20+ immersive language experiences.
Links:
April/May
English Adventure in Scotland: Immersion for Learners 60+
Holiday synopsis:
A language coaching holiday for adults aged 60+ to explore Scotland’s landscapes, culture, and heritage while improving in English.
Course Overview:
Enjoy guided walks, historic visits, cooking, and sharing meals, all designed to enhance language skills.
25th April – May 02
General Language Immersion
Lower intermediate & above
Medium-level fitness required. Our flexible schedule can accommodate different energy levels but you should be comfortable walking 5-8km per day.
Useful Links:
May
Hiking & English
The Drover’s Tryst Walking Festival
Holiday synopsis:
An outdoor language coaching holiday taking part in the local Drovers’ Tryst Walking Festival (09-12 May).
This festival has easy, medium and hard walks which share walks within the Scottish landscape with small groups.
Discover the Scottish landscape through history, walking and the natural world: and a superb, friendly community!
Then complete the week with outdoor English coaching, Blue Noun style!
08* – 16th May
Outdoors: No Classroom English
Lower-intermediate & above
This unique English language holiday is for walkers wanting to explore the Scottish landscape safely and in social groups.
Expect a 30:70 English-to-wellness balance (prioritising outdoor walking experiences, with just a couple of hours per day of language coaching).
Book early to ensure tickets for the guided walks.
*Arrive before May 09
A good fitness level is required.
Useful Links:
May, June, July
English Immersion Holidays
English Conversation Holiday synopsis:
No classroom, English conversation holidays designed to deepen your connection to English while exploring the stunning landscapes and rich culture of Scotland.
Ideal for English learners who have had lessons—whether recently or in the past—and want to transform their learned English into real, natural-sounding language that feels good and authentic.
Course Overview:
This immersive holiday takes you on a journey of exploration and language practice, blending structured coaching with real-world experiences.
Conversation sessions with a qualified language coach will build your confidence and discovering Scotland’s breathtaking landscapes and cultural heritage will inspire your words!
16 – 23 May
General Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
Events
TBC
23 – 30 May
General Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
Events
TBC
30 May – 06 June
General Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
Events
TBC
06 – 13 June
General Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
Events
TBC
13 – 20 June
General Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
Events
TBC
20 – 27 June
General Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
Events
TBC
04 – 11 July
General Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
Events
TBC
11 – 18 July
General Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
Events
TBC
18 – 25 July
General Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
Events
TBC
August
Family English Language Holidays
Family Immersion Holiday synopsis:
We’re excited to welcome family bookings to our language hub in 2025!
- Family with 2 Adults: We’ll reserve the entire holiday just for your family, ensuring a private and personalized experience.
- Family with 1 Adult: We’ll either match you with another family or provide a private learning experience tailored to your needs.
Prices start at £1,600 per adult with max 2 kids.
Video chat is essential before booking!
01 – 15 August
Family Fun
All levels welcome
15 – 22 August
Family Fun
All levels welcome
22 -29 August
Family Fun
All levels welcome
Events
TBC
September Creative Immersion
Holiday synopsis:
English Coaching for Art and Design Enthusiasts.
Boost your English through art and design-themed English coaching workshops throughout September, perfect for creative professionals in fields like architecture, music, design, and marketing, as well as art lovers, crafters, and culture enthusiasts.
Course Overview:
Each week provides a fresh immersive experience with workshops led by Perthshire artists, studio visits, collaborative projects, and museum/gallery tours.
Relax and create—when your hands are busy, you’re not worrying about your English—while engaging in conversations that naturally enhance fluency and creativity.
06 – 13 September
General Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
Events
TBC
13 – 20 September
General Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
Events
TBC
20 – 27 September
General Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
Events
TBC
October
Outdoor English Holiday synopsis:
Strengthen your English—naturally—during full days of walking, hiking, canoeing, or cycling. This holiday option offers a 30:70 English-to-wellness balance, focusing on wellness activities and nature’s beauty, supplemented with meaningful conversation coaching.
It’s about 1,000 micro-moments of you being you—in English—harnessed by the power of nature.
A no-classroom English holiday for busy professionals designed to create time for you to enjoy using English while immersing yourself in Scotland’s autumn landscapes.
03 – 10 October
Outdoor Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
10 – 17 October
Outdoor Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
17 – 24 October
Outdoor Language Immersion
Lower-intermediate & above
About Our English Language Holiday Schedule
This page is about the festivals, themed weeks and events that our language school shares with L2 English speakers.
Think of this page, the schedule as the trunk of the tree – the framework for your immersion holiday.
Activities Menu
We also have LOADS of activities we do regularly on our English language holidays, like visiting Scottish castles, exploring beautiful landscapes and visiting art exhibitions.
All the activities we include are then like the leaves (and listed on our Activities Page).
English Immersion for Professionals
Our language holidays are for professionals, as we believe relaxing into English is the best way to learn.
However, you can choose to swap immersion activities for extra coaching if you are preparing for a specific work interview/presentation.
Further Information
Tips for Your English Language Holiday in Scotland
- Unless otherwise agreed, make Friday your travelling day ✈️.
Our immersion weeks start with you arriving Friday (afternoon/evening). We have sightseeing activities planned for you on the weekend you arrive THEN scheduled classes & activities Monday morning through to Friday noon. - All the activities and excursions we offer are included in the price of your English language holiday in Scotland.
- Our holidays have just 3 places per week – if you find a match – don’t wait!
When Should I Visit Scotland?
Scotland is a great place to visit at any time of year. The most popular tourist season July and August, but in fact, March and April can have wonderful weather – and offer the advantage of no midgets! September and October are often great outdoor months too.
Throughout April – September, every week there are a number of local events for tourists and locals alike to enjoy Scottish culture.
Perthshire, Scotland has just been voted the friendliest place on Earth, which makes it a superb place to come on an English language holiday!
