Discover the plants that shaped Scotland
A wee bit about
The Useful Plant Company…
At The Useful Plant Company, based in Highland Perthshire, we share Scotland’s plant stories: how they’ve been used for centuries, and why they still matter.
Our work is simple: to help others become familiar with the useful plants that grow all around us.
Through guided walks, practical workshops, and collaborative consultancy, we offer many ways to learn, explore, and rediscover how useful plants can be in modern life. Plants useful for food & drink, medicine and beauty, dye and clothing, timber, basketry, sport, music, home and garden, landscape regeneration and biodiversity.
Each experience is built around clear, hands-on learning: we focus on identifying species, understanding their value and using them sustainably. So whether you’re curious about plants or want to learn how to invite them into your life safely, we can help.
Get in touch with us today.
The Useful Plant Consultancy
We LOVE talking about plants. So much so, that we created The Useful Plant Consultancy.
Get in touch to discuss your nature-themed project or event today.
Walks & Workshops
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Oh Flowers of Scotland: Guided Plant Walk
A guided walk through Highland Perthshire exploring the plants that shaped Scotland.
We explore the traditional ways in how plants have been used in food, medicine & craft across the centuries in Scotland: from Pictish & Celtic traditions to Highland clan & folk practices.
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Tea Medicine: Indoor Apothecary Workshop
Learn the foundations of herbal tea-making using simple, single-plant infusions.
This sensory workshop for beginners explores plant flavour, aroma, and therapeutic action: exploring the traditional herbs useful for relaxation, digestion and general wellbeing.
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Wild Pharmacy: Guided Plant Walk
Discover the wild plants once relied upon for healing.
This walk focuses on species traditionally used in Scottish folk medicine and emergency first aid: the plants you can recognise and use safely in small, everyday ways. A fascinating mix of local history and practical learning.
A wee bit about your Plant Guide…
The Useful Plant Company was created by Lisa, a Botanical Herbalist trained at the renowned Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
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Private Events
Contact The Useful Plant Company today to discuss your requirements for your private, corporate, charity, education or heritage event
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All of our walks and workshops can be tailored for private or bespoke group bookings for up to 12 guests per guide. Get in touch with us today to find out more
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Whether you have a private, corporate or charity event for 5 or 50, we can help with wellness or nature-based workshops and classes. Get in touch today to discuss your ideas.
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The Useful Plant Company are ready to assist with your education or heritage project or event. Contact us today to discuss your project further