South Queensferry
Little Bugs at Abercorn
Lower Parkhead, South Queensferry, EH30 9SL
Welcome to Little Bugs
The best classroom and the richest cupboard are roofed only by the sky
A place where children can experience the true wonders of nature, where they can learn from plants and insects whilst allowing them to play and be creative with natural resources.
Welcome to Little Bugs Nursery
Little Bugs Nurseries offer fully outdoor settings in the Scottish woodlands, providing children aged 2 to 12 with unique learning experiences through nursery care, after-school clubs, and flexible schooling options. Our locations include Fordell Firs in Dunfermline and Abercorn on the Hopetoun Estate near South Queensferry.
We focus on child-led, play-based learning, encouraging exploration, creativity, and curiosity. Using national frameworks such as the Curriculum for Excellence, we support children’s development with a nurturing approach.
Our ethos emphasises risky play to build resilience and confidence, while fostering an understanding of sustainability and stewardship of the environment. We aim to reconnect children with nature, prioritising their health, well-being, and development through outdoor learning.
Our mission
Little Bugs Nurseries offer fully outdoor settings in the Scottish woodlands, providing children aged 2 to 12 with unique learning experiences through nursery care, after-school clubs, and flexible schooling options. Our locations include Fordell Firs in Dunfermline and Abercorn on the Hopetoun Estate near South Queensferry.
We focus on child-led, play-based learning, encouraging exploration, creativity, and curiosity. Using national frameworks such as the Curriculum for Excellence, we support children's development with a nurturing approach.
Our ethos emphasises risky play to build resilience and confidence, while fostering an understanding of sustainability and stewardship of the environment. We aim to reconnect children with nature, prioritising their health, well-being, and development through outdoor learning.
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What parents say about us
"Could not recommend Little Bugs highly enough. My son always looks forward to going. The staff are great and are always encouraging the kids to take charge and lead the play/activities they do within the nursery. The basecamp is always evolving to suit the kids interests, which keeps things fresh and engaging. "
Nikki Fotheringham
Parent
"I just want to say your staff are OUTSTANDING, again and again they surprise me with their kindness. A staff member saw my car pull in the other morning, and not only recognised the car, but asked the kids to wait for my daughter as they were just about to head off to basecamp. The staff know how important it is for my wee one to walk with her friends, how much she loves it. Honestly there's just layers of knowledge, kindness and awareness to the staff and I am always blown away by the fact that they remember the little things that make growing and learning so easy and fun for the kids. This place is above and beyond anything a parent could wish for for their child."
Aull
Parent
"Great place for kids to play and learn in an open area with adults supervision and support "
Grahame Penny
Parent
Our Founders
Louise Lisznerski
Founder
Founder
Our Locations
Dunfermline
Little Bugs at Fordell Firs
Scouting Adventures Headquarters, Dunfermline
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