Peak Training Scotland Reviews 11

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Peak Training Scotland specialise in practical, accredited off-road vehicle training. Nationally recognised courses include: 4x4 Off-Road Driving, ATV (quad bike) & UTV (side-by-side) Operation, Off-Road Towing & Load Carrying, Winching & Vehicle Recovery. All training is accredited by the British Off Road Driving Association (BORDA), the UK’s only professional body dedicated to off-road driver training. BORDA training ensures employers meet or exceed their statutory & legal requirements under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Provision & Use of Work Equipment 1998. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) recommend BORDA as a nationally recognised awarding body. Every course is tailored to participant’s needs and can be delivered at your site (if suitable), or at our dedicated training centre in West Dunbartonshire. In addition to certificated training, our professional services also include: Risk management for off-road environments Specialist event support and off road safety consultancy.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BORDA 4x4 training course

We did the BORDA 4x4 training course and it was definitely worth it. Iain was super knowledgeable and made the day so fun for my team and I. The views of Loch Lomond were stunning at the top of the hill and the routes to get there were so exciting to drive over. It hardly even felt like a training course and more so a great day out with my work colleagues, all thanks to the great team at Peak Training. I can happily say I feel confident heading out onto rough tracks and knowing how to handle hard obstacles that come my way. Thanks guys!!

23 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

4x4 training

Many thanks to all at Peak Scotland for providing us with such high quality theory and practical 4x4 training. Iain and his colleagues took time to understand how we work as a team and tailored the training for us in an engaging and informative manner.

25 April 2026
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Reply from Peak Training Scotland

Many thanks for your review and positive feedback Tom, we are delighted you found the 4x4 training both beneficial and relevant to your usage as a mountain rescue team. It was a pleasure spending the day with your volunteers and learning more about your unique usage of off-road vehicles. Lomond MRT provide an invaluable emergency service locally and it's a privilege working with you.

All the best,
Iain Braithwaite

Peak Training Scotland

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks for our excellent training…

Thanks for our excellent training course at Ardoch Loch Lomond .
The team at Peak training were excellent at delivering the quad training for our helpers and staff thanks to Iain and the team wish them all the best in the future.

Cammy bell

14 February 2026
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Reply from Peak Training Scotland

Thank you Cameron, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure delivering the quad training at Ardoch Loch Lomond and working with your helpers and staff.
We’re pleased to hear the course met your expectations and that the team’s delivery was well received. I’ll pass your thanks on to everyone involved. Best wishes, Iain

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Practical and fun driving experience

I had the opportunity and privilege to take part in an ATV training event this week. We started off with instruction in the operation and basic mechanics of the vehicles moving on to safety. This was then augmented with practical supervised outdoor training based on real scenarios.
The instructors were excellent always willing to listen and the experience was great, alongside colleagues and new friends. I would recommend this to anyone who works outdoors and needs to develop or sharpen their skills.

12 February 2026
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Reply from Peak Training Scotland

Sincere thanks for your kind words, it was a pleasure delivering ATV training to the team at Ardoch and seeing everyone getting more and more confident on the machines as the day went on. Delighted to hear you found the training valuable and the standard of instruction high. I've passed your feedback on to the team. Ride safe 😎

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Training done right!

Big thanks to Iain and the guys at Peak Training for a fun and relaxed, yet informative course.
The equipment they provided was of a high standard and the tuition, although professional, was delivered in a way that made the course enjoyable from start to finish.
If only all training was this good!

12 February 2026
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Reply from Peak Training Scotland

Thank you Colin, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave such positive feedback. It was a pleasure delivering the course and great to hear you found it both informative and enjoyable from start to finish. We place a strong emphasis on standards of equipment and professional, well-structured tuition, so it’s good to know that came across on the day.
I’ll make sure your comments are shared with the team. All the best, Iain

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great time doing off road/4x4…

Had a great time doing off road/4x4 driver training with our trainer John. Very well ran day and felt a-lot more competent behind the wheel afterwards off road!

12 May 2025
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Reply from Peak Training Scotland

Hi Chris, great to spend the day with you and hear more about your driving background. I'm glad you found the BORDA off road training beneficial and, even as an experienced operator, left feeling more confident. Let us know when you and your colleagues are available for the ATV training we discussed and we can get this in the diary.

Drive safe,
Iain Braithwaite
Peak Training Scotland

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great day.

I recently completed a day of 4x4 off road driver training with
Iain and Stuart at Peak Training Scotland. They made this a great experience from start to finish, professional training delivered in a very relaxed manner. We covered the theory before going out onto the hills above Loch Lomond for practical training in one of their vehicles. A most informative, enjoyable and worthwhile day.

3 December 2025
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Reply from Peak Training Scotland

Hi Stephen, thank you for your feedback and kind words, it was a pleasure meeting you. As a Land Rover Defender owner yourself, you already knew how capable these vehicles are and it was great to see you getting the best from the vehicle on some genuinely challenging terrain.

I hope to continue to enjoy your Defender, drive safe 👍

Iain Braithwaite
Peak Training Scotland

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Driver Training

I went through BORDA off road driver training with the guys at Peak Training and the experience was great from start to finish. From all the info about the vehicles we’d be driving to all the techniques out on the tracks and roads, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Iain answered any questions I had all while having a good laugh throughout the entire day to bring the whole experience together. Couldn’t recommend these guys enough for any driver training you might want to do yourself!

6 May 2025
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Reply from Peak Training Scotland

Hi Cameron, thank you for your feedback and review, it was a pleasure meeting you. I’m delighted you found the BORDA off road training beneficial and that the course met your expectations. If there’s anything we can help you with in future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

All the best,
Iain Braithwaite
Peak Training Scotland

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Training for ATVS with Peak Training…

Training for ATVS with Peak Training was a extremely informative experience. All the staff at SITKA tree services finished feeling confident, knowledgeable with a broad understanding of course.

A massive thanks to the trainers Iain and Andy who were full of useful techniques and knowledge.

A massive thanks

26 July 2025
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Reply from Peak Training Scotland

Hi Nick, thank you for your feedback and review, it was a pleasure spending the day with the SITKA Tree Services team. It was particularly interesting hearing about your business utilises ATVs to reduce impact on sensitive landscapes.

I’m delighted you all found the training beneficial and that the course met your requirements & expectations. If there’s anything we can help you with in future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

All the best,
Iain Braithwaite
Operations Director
Peak Training Scotland

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Peak of Off-Road Training

The Team at Peak Training are excellent.

From initial point of contact to enquire about training options through to delivery, there was no such thing as a daft question and nothing was a trouble for them.

The learning environments were well picked for the two courses that I attended.

Iain was able to explain all the technical information in ways that everyone could understand, from diagrams, videos to the point he even jacked up one of the vehicles to show us what was actually happening in relation to diffs.

The balance between theory and practical was well managed and opportunities for learning were given a plenty.

Mistakes were reframed into teachable moments.

I would highly recommend Peak Training for their relaxed yet safe, factual and structured delivery.

5 September 2025
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Reply from Peak Training Scotland

Hi Scott, many thanks for taking the time to leave a review, I'm pleased you found the course beneficial and it's great to hear our practical drivetrain demo was memorable. Pictures and diagrams only go so far don't they.

Great to meet you on your BORDA Standard course and then again for BORDA Higher, we'll be in touch to get a winching & recovery course organised for you soon!

All the best,
Iain Braithwaite
Operations Director
Peak Training Scotland

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peak experience at Peak

The terrain was brilliant for proper off-road training — rough forestry tracks, muddy climbs, steep technical ground and even some fording sections. It felt like a real-world working environment rather than a controlled demo loop, which made the training far more valuable.

Our instructor, Iain, was welcoming, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. What really stood out was his teaching style: clear explanations, inclusive delivery, and a well-structured plan of what we’d be covering. He encouraged open discussion around policies, procedures and how to implement them on-site, which made the day feel tailored and practical.

My favourite part of the training was tackling the really technical ground — getting the quads stuck (deliberately!) and learning safe, correct recovery techniques. It was realistic, hands-on and directly applicable to the environments many of us work in.

I came away with a stronger understanding of machine care and maintenance, lone working considerations, what equipment to carry, and refreshed confidence in key driving skills. The course reinforced what I already knew and pushed a few areas to a higher standard.

Nothing on the day came as a surprise — Peak Training had set expectations clearly from the outset and tailored elements of the course to meet our requirements.

As Treeline Forestry, we were genuinely impressed with the level of instruction and professionalism throughout the course, and we would be very happy to continue working with Peak Training in the future. Their approach aligns perfectly with the standards we expect on-site.

Overall, I left feeling confident, competent and genuinely satisfied. I’ll be recommending Peak Training to clients, contractors, and anyone needing high-quality off-road or quad bike training.

7 November 2025
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Reply from Peak Training Scotland

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience, and for your very kind words. It was a great day working with Treeline Forestry and learning more about how the company utilises ATVs. With both of you already riding to a high standard, it was the ideal opportunity to include some additional scenarios, and we’re fortunate to have varied terrain that makes this possible.
I’m pleased you found the training beneficial and that the course met the high standards Treeline Forestry clearly operates to. If there’s anything we can help you with in future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

All the best, and ride safe.
Iain Braithwaite
Operations Director
Peak Training Scotland

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