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ON SATURDAY 16TH & SUNDAY 17TH MAY 2026 • AT MONACHYLE MHOR HOTEL

A WEEKEND OF WORKSHOPS WITH

ZEKI BASAN

TRADITIONAL SKILLS SPECIALIST

Hosted by RVIVAL at Monachyle Mhor Hotel

Often described as a bridge between worlds, hunter, wilderness guide and traditional skills specialist Zeki Basan joins us to share his deep knowledge of deer butchery and foraging.

Choose to attend a single workshop or join us for full weekend.

Rvival x Zeki Basan | Skinning & Butchery Workshop | Full Day

An hands on day designed to leave you with practical skills and a deeper connection to where your food comes from.

16 May 2026 · 10:00 - 16:00

Child (10-16 years old)

Children must be accompanied by an adult on a 1:1 basis. The ticket includes a wild lunch cooked over the fire, as well as a selection of your butchered meat for you to take home and stock your own freezer.

$55.58 / person

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Rvival x Zeki Basan | Nature & Forgaing Walk | Full Day

A full-day immersive foraging experience set in the landscape around Monachyle Mhor.

17 May 2026 · 10:00 - 16:00

Adult

Your ticket includes a full day of guidance with Zeki, along with a wild lunch by the loch where you’ll build a fire using traditional methods and enjoy seasonal food inspired by what you’ve foraged along the way.

$83.38 / person

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Child (10-16 years old)

Children must be accompanied by an adult on a 1:1 basis. This ticket includes a full day of guidance with Zeki, along with a wild lochside lunch where you’ll learn to build a fire using traditional methods and enjoy seasonal food inspired by ingredients foraged throughout the day.

$41.69 / person

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On your first day, you’ll step into the world of ethical, nose-to-tail butchery. Guided by Zeki, you’ll learn how to respectfully break down a deer and make use of every part of the animal.

Skills you’ll learn:

How to butcher and break down a deer step-by-step
Understanding different cuts of venison and their uses
Traditional preservation techniques including curing
How to utilise the whole animal:
- Hide for leather and buckskin (using brain tanning methods)
- Sinew for natural cordage and sewing
- Meat preparation and flavour exploration

You’ll also sample a range of prepared venison products and take some meat home to continue experimenting yourself.

Day two takes you out into the landscape for a guided foraging walk during one of the most vibrant times of year - spring. Explore the grounds surrounding Monachyle Mhor Hotel and discover the rich variety of plants, trees, mushrooms, fruits, nuts and lichens that thrive here.

Along the way, Zeki Basan will share stories and traditional knowledge, revealing how these species have been used for food, medicine, tools and everyday living.

What to expect:

Identification of seasonal wild foods and edible plants
Understanding the nutritional value of spring growth
Insights into how our ancestors used and valued these plants
Stories, folklore, and cultural connections to the land
A relaxed, engaging walk through the surrounding glen

This experience offers a deeper understanding of the land beneath your feet, revealing how the natural world has sustained people for generations.

"I aim to hold on to the ancient skills and craft that were once part of everyday life and to this day can give us a greater understanding and respect of the environment around us."

- Zeki

Born and raised in the Scottish Highlands and deeply connected to the wild landscapes that shaped him. From his home in the Cairngorms National Park, he leads bespoke, immersive experiences rooted in traditional living skills - whether deer stalking in the Highlands, foraging in Scotland’s boreal forests or fishing Arctic char on the fjords of Greenland - creating adventures that are both authentic and unforgettable.

Passionate about preserving and practising ancestral knowledge, Zeki teaches a wide range of crafts including foraging, fire craft and fire cooking, tracking and stalking, trapping, butchery, tool making, tanning and leatherwork, shelter building, basketry and wood carving. His learning is continual and experiential; time spent with Indigenous communities such as the San Bushmen has deepened his understanding of hunting and gathering traditions, inspiring his film The Wild Within Us.

A qualified Lantra-trained Tree Surgeon and former Glacier Guide in Iceland, Zeki also collaborates with Patrick McGlinchey to run the Highlander Course in the Cairngorms and leads RVIVALs Wild Lives experinces in Greenland, working alongside a local family to share traditional skills in one of the world’s last great wildernesses.

This will be held at Monachyle Mhor Hotel. The address and all information will be included in your confirmation email upon booking the event.

Yes, dogs are welcome, and all locations are dog-friendly - but they must be well-behaved and under control at all times.

Yes, accommodation is available at both Monachyle Mhor Hotel and Mhor 84 Motel. To book, please contact the hotel or motel directly.

Monachyle Mhor Hotel: monachylemhor.net

Mhor 84 Motel: mhor84.net/

We believe the weather should never limit your time in nature. Instead, we adapt the experience or add shelter as needed to ensure you remain comfortable and can fully enjoy your time with us.

Experiences will go ahead as planned unless weather conditions become unsafe, such as during lightning or extreme flooding, in which case we’ll make alternative arrangements.

This event is open to individuals aged 18 and over.