A £500 donation from a major housebuilder helped fund an outdoor activity camp for P7 pupils at Wallyford Primary School.

In a bid to promote sustainability, the 34 youngsters travelled a short bus trip away to Scoughall, near North Berwick, recently.

While there, they took part in a variety of activities including a coastal walk, climbing, orienteering and trials cycling.

They learned about search and rescue, and a campfire was enjoyed on the last night.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland gave cash-aid for the trip for the second year in a row as part of its “ongoing commitment” to working in partnership with local communities.

The donation, made on behalf of its local development at Ravensheugh in Wallyford, was used to reduce the overall costs of this year’s P7 outdoor adventure.

Trudi Anderson, depute headteacher, said ahead of the three-day local residential camp, which took place late last month: “We are delighted that Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has continued their support of this type of experience for our Primary 7 children because their financial support for this trip allows us to bring the overall cost of the camp down for families.

“This will make sure that as many children as possible can enjoy the experience of an activity camp.”

Kirsty McGill, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, was happy to help out. Ahead of the camp, she said: “We are very happy to be able to continue our support for Wallyford Primary in this way, and we hope the children enjoy their outdoor adventures before they head off to secondary school after the summer.

“Being able to work with local schools, groups and organisations that surround our developments means a great deal to us and it’s great to know that we are helping to make a difference within the local communities where we build.”