Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Herbal Medicine Education Since 1992
Established in 1992 by Medical Herbalists Maureen and Keith Robertson, the Scottish School Of Herbal Medicine pioneered holistic education blending traditional and modern herbal medicine. Our flagship BSc(Hons) and MSc programmes, validated by the University of Wales and accredited by the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, set global standards in herbal education. Despite closing degree programmes in 2010 due to economic pressures, our legacy continues through graduates who now lead institutions worldwide. The school remains active through correspondence courses and apprenticeships on our Isle of Arran herb farm, offering practical training in plant identification, medicine-making, and energetic treatment approaches.Our research initiatives, including Goethean Science methodologies and pharmacology of taste databases, advance non-animal clinical research frameworks. With over 30 years of combined experience, our founders continue mentoring students while maintaining affiliations with professional bodies like NIMH. The school's closure of its Govan clinic reflects our focus on education, though we direct patients to qualified practitioners via www.nimh.org.uk. Our commitment to accessible learning persists through evening classes and open-access resources, ensuring herbal wisdom remains available to all.
Services
Herbal Medicine Courses
Aromatherapy Training
Massage Therapy
Correspondence Courses
Practical Apprenticeships
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in medical herbal education
- Our graduates lead herbal institutions worldwide
- We developed Goethean Science research methodologies
- Our MSc programme was the world's first validated herbal degree
- We champion holistic, patient-centred treatment approaches
Associations and certifications
- National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH)
- University of Wales
Services
Herbal Medicine Courses
Our correspondence and apprenticeship programmes provide comprehensive training in traditional and modern herbal medicine. Students learn plant identification, medicine-making, and energetic treatment approaches through practical sessions on our Isle of Arran herb farm. The courses serve as access pathways for university herbal programmes while maintaining professional standards through NIMH accreditation.
Practical Apprenticeships
Hands-on training includes herb walks, botanical drawing, and medicine preparation. These apprenticeships form part of our continuing education programme, offering immersive experiences in traditional herbal practices while developing modern clinical skills. Participants work directly with experienced medical herbalists in our working herb farm environment.
Research Methodologies
We developed innovative research approaches combining Goethean Science with conventional methodologies. Our pharmacology of taste database and contemplative science frameworks advance non-animal clinical research. These methodologies remain influential in holistic herbal medicine research and are taught through our postgraduate programmes and published journals.
Evening Classes
Open-access evening classes provide introductory herbal medicine education to the public. These sessions cover basic plant identification, home remedy preparation, and holistic treatment principles. Delivered both in-person and through correspondence formats, they offer accessible entry points to herbal medicine practice.
Professional Development
We support ongoing practitioner education through research publications and conference participation. Our Scottish Journal of Herbal Medicine continues publishing practitioner research, while our Goethean Science methodologies provide frameworks for continuing professional development in holistic herbal practice.
People
Maureen Robertson
Co-Founder
Medical Herbalist with 30+ years' experience, co-founder of SSHM. Developed holistic treatment approaches and research methodologies. Continues mentoring students at Drimlabarra Herb Farm.
Keith Robertson
Co-Founder
MSc-qualified Medical Herbalist and NIMH fellow. Led course development at SSHM. Maintains active tutoring role in correspondence programmes from the Isle of Arran herb farm.
Questions
Are your herbal courses still available?
Our degree programmes closed in 2010, but we continue offering correspondence courses and practical apprenticeships on the Isle of Arran.
What made SSHM unique in herbal education?
We pioneered Goethean Science methodologies and developed the world's first validated MSc in Herbal Medicine through holistic research approaches.
Is the Govan clinic still operating?
No, our Govan clinic has closed. Existing patients should contact their clinic supervisor or visit www.nimh.org.uk for practitioners.
How can I access herbal research materials?
Our research publications, including the Scottish Journal of Herbal Medicine, remain accessible through our archived website resources.
Do you offer international student support?
While our physical campus closed, our correspondence courses and digital resources remain accessible to international students worldwide.
