Team Building Activities in Edinburgh: Affordable Activities for Corporate Events

Team building activities in Edinburgh don’t have to break the bank! From our very own purpose-built action-packed location on the outskirts of Edinburgh, we have a range of affordable and competitive activities to boost your team’s morale and communication. 

Firstly, let’s have a look at why investing in team-building activities in Edinburgh and building morale is a win-win for your business. It’s not just about happy hours and games (although those can be a perk too!).  Strong, collaborative teams are the backbone of any successful organisation, and these activities can significantly boost your company’s bottom line.  

Why Investing in Morale and Team Building Activities Pays Off

Companies that invest in employee morale and team-building activities see a significant return on their investment. How? See below. 

Stronger Bonds & Better Communication: Team-building exercises create opportunities for employees to interact outside their usual work routines. This builds trust, breaks down communication barriers, and allows colleagues to see each other’s strengths in a new light.  The result? A team that collaborates more effectively, tackles challenges with greater ease, and communicates openly.

Boosting Productivity and Problem-Solving: Well-designed team-building activities often involve problem-solving challenges or collaborative tasks. As employees work together to achieve a common goal, they develop critical thinking skills and hone their ability to approach problems from different angles.  This translates into a more productive and innovative workforce back in the office.

Improved Employee Engagement and Retention: Employees who feel valued and appreciated are more likely to be engaged in their work and stay with the company.  Team-building activities demonstrate that a company cares about its employees’ well-being and fosters a sense of belonging. This can lead to lower turnover rates, saving the company time and money on recruitment and training.

Building a Positive Company Culture: Investing in team morale sends a strong message to employees – that they are valued members of a team, and not just an employee number. This reinforces a positive and supportive work environment where employees feel comfortable taking risks, sharing ideas, and supporting one another. A positive culture not only benefits employee well-being but also attracts top talent in the competitive job market.

By investing in team-building activities and building employee morale, businesses are laying the groundwork for long-term success. It’s about creating a team that is not only skilled but also motivated, collaborative, and problem-solving oriented.  This translates into a stronger, more resilient, and ultimately, more profitable company.

Now, let’s explore our range of fun and affordable ways to get your team working together near Scotland’s stunning capital.

Archery!

We’ve established an exceptional archery shooting range that features a variety of targets and distances, offering challenges to both beginners and enthusiasts within your team.

Our archery range is set in an ancient Scottish wood just outside of Edinburgh and has four lanes offering targets at different ranges allowing you to progress from close to distant ranges. 

We provide your team with bows that will be appropriately sized to you with left and right-handed options available. Nothing better than the sharp thwack of the arrow as it hits the bullseye!

Archery, like any other sport, can involve a large range of equipment and accessories. These include the bow, bracer, bow stand and of course, the arrows.

After finishing a quick tutorial from our expert archery tutors, you will then be guided by our tutors to a variety of different games incorporated within our archery activity course.

At our archery range, you can expect a day of education and entertainment as well as friendly competition among your colleagues.

You can book your Archery team building activity here!

Axe-Throwing!

Axe-throwing isn’t something you’d catch yourself and your colleagues doing every day! This exciting activity is more than a typical team-building exercise, offering a fun and competitive environment that encourages collaboration and friendly competition. 

Mad Max Adventures offers competitive rates for corporate groups, making it an accessible activity for companies of all sizes.

Whether your team is a group of athletic enthusiasts or some that enjoy more low-key activities, axe throwing caters to everyone. Our experienced instructors at Mad Max Adventures provide comprehensive safety instructions and guidance for all skill levels, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and can participate.

Book Axe-Throwing as part of your team-building day here!

Clay Pigeon Shooting!

Consider Clay Pigeon Shooting at Mad Max Adventures in Edinburgh for your team-building activity! This classic activity offers a thrilling challenge that aids focus, communication, and a healthy dose of friendly competition – all at a surprisingly budget-friendly price.

Our clay pigeon shooting range just outside Edinburgh is purpose-built with a line of four butts offering a variety of “birds” including incoming and away. You will have 25 cartridges with more available for purchase on the day and unlimited clays.

Instruction is progressive, with easier incoming birds to start and more difficult away birds to test, challenge and entertain. A great experience for the entire team, particularly satisfying when the clay “explodes” high in the sky!

Book clay pigeon shooting onto your corporate event here!

Classic Highland Games!

 It doesn’t get any more Scottish than Highland Games! This activity is an excellent choice for a finale to your team-building event in Edinburgh!

Our multi-activity Highland Games is set out with a variety of Scottish-themed activities for your work colleagues to compete in. From welly wanging to tossing the caber, weight o’er bar or tug of war, we will test your skill, strength and brains in our authentic Scottish Highland Games near Edinburgh. Our Games will test you and sort the wheat from the chaff!

Our instructors will give you expert instruction, hilarious running commentary and additional insight into the events your surroundings and Scottish culture. You’ll have so much fun with our highland games package, we just know you’ll be back soon! 

Book Your Team Building Activities in Edinburgh With Mad Max Adventures!

MadMax is a carefully designed and purpose-built activity centre, which has been used for corporate team-building events since the early 1990’s and it’s something we’re still very passionate about!

Our facilities for your team include:

• Car Park
• Reception Cabin
• Refreshments station
• Male/Female changing cabins
• Heaters and music
• Portable toilets
• Picnic tables

You can find out more about us here.

If you don’t need further convincing that we’re your go-to for your team-building activities in Edinburgh then get booking today!