Clare Holohan Bsc (Hons) MNIMH
Herbalist | Forager | Author
Welcome
You've found West Highland Herbal online. Primary herbal healthcare, courses, retreats and workshops from Clare Holohan, our qualified and registered practitioner with over 10 years of experience.
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​Clare is a qualified medical herbalist, forager, massage therapist and clinical aromatherapist. She is the co-author of Scotland's Wild Medicine: Reconnecting with Nature for Health, wellbeing and healing. Clare offers talks, walks and workshops in herbal medicine and foraging, practices in Lochaline, in person or online, and monthly at the Lochaber Complementary Health Clinic in Fort William in the West Highlands of Scotland.
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Clare is a member of The National Institute of Medical Herbalists and is fully professionally insured.
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Clare is available for consultations, by appointment in Fort William or Lochaline. Online appointments can be arranged if you struggle to get out and about.
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For more information please use the contact form, call 07903 922 781 or email clareholohan@hotmail.co.uk or to book an appointment online use my online diary
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News
Scotland's Wild Medicine Retreat Highland Basecamp, Lochaline - 18th-22nd April 2024
"We're excited to bring our flagship retreat to beautiful Lochaline, home of Scotland's Wild Medicine.
Experience the power of the plants with Clare Holohan and be prepared to let go and get cold with Lilia Letigo Sinclair"
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Click here for more details
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Food Preservation Skills
A collaboration with Lochaber Environmental Group:
2 Full day practical food preservation courses aimed at reducing food waste.
Kilchoan Community Centre: Saturday 23rd March
Drimnin Village Hall Sunday 24th March
Whitehouse Forage and Dine in Lochaline
Saturday 27th April 2024
email info@thewhitehouserestaurant.com or call 01967 421356 for more information and bookings
Scotland's Wild Medicine: Lynbreck Foraging
Join me, Clare Holohan with Lynne and Sandra at Lynbreck Croft for a fun day learning about wild plants.
9.30 to 4.30 on Saturday 27th July 2024. If demand is high the same course will run on Sunday 24th July 2023.
Book now
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Foraging at The Lint Mill
I am delighted to be at The Lint Mill for two one-day courses this summer.
The dates are Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June 2024. The cost is £95 and will include The Lint Mill’s customary hospitality with a delicious organic lunch inspired by foraged ingredients.
This course would also make a great gift for the nature lovers in your life.
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Scotland's Wild Medicine Retreat
Highland Basecamp, Lochaline - 31st October- 4th November 2024
"We're excited to bring our flagship retreat to beautiful Lochaline, home of Scotland's Wild Medicine.
Experience the power of the plants with Clare Holohan and be prepared to let go and get cold with Lilia Letigo Sinclair"
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Click here for more details and to book
