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Borders Scout Brass Monkey Camp
The 2015 Scout Section Brass Monkey Camp took place over the weekend 31 January to 1 February 2015 at Springwood Park in Kelso. A report will appear shortly.
March Madness
Fun for all Explorers and Young Leaders 28-29 March 2015 11.30am Saturday to 1pm Sunday Bonaly Outdoor Centre, Edinburgh Come experience the wider adventure of Scouting as Explorer Scouts and Young Leaders from all across South East Scotland Region gather together for...
Zodiac Plus Award
The Zodiac Plus Award is available to Explorers and Network members. Like the Zodiac Award for Scouts, it is about having fun camping at all times of the year and in all sorts of different places.Rules The Award is open to all Explorer Scouts and members of the Scout...
Zodiac Award 2014 Challenges
The Zodiac Award is open to all Scouts. It is all about camping in different places all year round, and it is fun! Full details are on the SHQ website: Zodiac Award. Each year there are some special challenges, and this year they are: SHQ Commissioner Challenges...
Chilling out at Kielder
Dunbar Scouts survive Wintercamp at Kielder! Dunbar Scout Troop took 13 Scouts on their third visit to Wintercamp, three of the Scouts having attended each year. The Scouts enjoyed many activities from dodgems to backwoods cooking, tank driving to laser shooting. "We...
Balerno 51st Pentland on YouTube
Watch the Balerno 51st Pentland Scout Group Annual Review 2013 - 2014 on YouTube: 51st Pentland
Explorer Belt – an overseas challenge
The Explorer Belt is awarded to a team who carry out a ten-day expedition outside the UK. It is open to Explorers aged 16 and over, Network members and members of the Senior Section of Girlguiding aged 16 or over. It is a real challenge and requires serious...
New Badges
A number of new badges are being introduced for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, and the badges for Young Leaders are being re-designed. You can see the badges on the UK Scout...
Kayaking Courses
Longcraig offers BCU 2 and 3 star courses, which are aimed at getting Scouts and Explorers qualified to gain proficiency badges. We are happy to discuss custom courses for groups, subject to a minimum number of 3 people and availability of staff. Please contact...
Saltire Awards
Volunteering for 12 to 25 year olds The Saltire Awards is a national award for young people aged 12 to 15. It recognises the contribution of young volunteers across Scotland (not just in Scouting). It provides extra recognition for the many young people in Scouting...
FAQ about Scouting
Where do I buy the uniform/necker?
Whilst there are a number of shops around that stock Scout uniform, it is best to check with your section leader where they suggest you buy from and what to buy.
What does Scouting cost?
Prices vary from location to location. The usual practice is to collect this through a termly subscription with additional costs for activities, events, trips and camps. Speak with the local section leader to find out specific costs.
Is there a waiting list at my local Group?
Waiting lists vary from location to location. Please go to: http://scouts.org.uk/get-involved/. Enter your postcode first, click “go”, click “Yes, contact me”, fill in your details and finally click “send”. Continue Reading Is there a waiting list at my local Group?
Where do the badges go on the uniform?
The placement of badges on uniform varies between sections. The PDF diagrams below should help.
What are the age limits for Scouts?
Please go to the section information pages on our website, here are the links: