SOUTH EAST SCOTLAND SCOUTS
Supporting Scouting in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, the Borders

Adult Training
Support for Districts
Supporting Scouting in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, the Borders
Adult Training
Support for Districts
South East Scotland Region
The Census for 2018 shows steady growth in our Region – both youth members and the adults who lead and support them.
Young People
Adults
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Growth in adult volunteers since 2013
Our Region
South East Scotland is one the eight Regions that form Scouts Scotland. The Scouts Scotland website provides up-to-date information about Scouting in Scotland, where the structure and some other matters differ from the rest of the UK.
The Region stretches from Edinburgh on the south bank of the River Forth to the English border. It includes the local authority council areas of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and Scottish Borders. The Region covers areas of high urban population, rural areas in East Lothian and Scottish Borders as well as the developing area of Midlothian with a mix of growing towns and rural life. There are over 7,000 young people enjoying Scouting in this Region. They are led and supported by almost 2,000 adult volunteers. Scouting offers young people aged 6-25 years an exciting, adventurous programme of activities which encourages interests in outdoor, creative, community based and inclusive activities. Scouting is a value based organisation which encourages self-development, good citizenship and consideration of others. Membership is open to all young people in the age range. Most of all, Scouting is fun.
We support a number of areas covered elsewhere on the website, mainly in the Information section. These include Development, Training and Safeguarding.
Our Districts
The Region is made up of seven Districts. The map of South East Region shows the approximate location of Scout Groups (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts), Explorer Units and Centres across the Region.
What happens in the Districts
Borders
- The Local Authority of the Scottish Borders Council
- District Commissioner: Douglas Allan
- More about Borders District
Braid
- The geographical area of Blackford, Newington, Gilmerton, Morningside, Greenbank, Buckstone, Fairmilehead and Liberton
- District Commissioner: David Colley
- More about Braid District
Craigalmond
- The geographical area of Clermiston, Cramond, Blackhall, Davidson’s Mains, Craigleith, Kirkliston, Comely Bank, South Queensferry, Corstorphine, Carrick Knowe, Craigsbank, East Craigs, Saughton
- District Commissioner: Mark Hesketh
- More about Craigalmond District
East Lothian
- The Local Authority of East Lothian Council
- District Commissioner: John Hannah
- More about East Lothian District
How the Districts work
Edinburgh North East
- The geographical area of Portobello, Craigentinny, Craigmillar, Duddingston, Joppa, New Town, Broughton, Trinity, Leith, Newhaven, Wardie and Willowbrae
- The District Commissioner is Rob Whitelaw.
- More about Edinburgh North East District
Midlothian
- The Local Authority of Midlothian Council
- The Acting District Commissioner is Margery Naylor.
- More about Midlothian District
Pentland
- The geographical area of Balerno, Juniper Green, Currie, Ratho, Colinton, Craiglockhart, Baberton, Sighthill, Colinton Mains, Oxgangs, Longstone and Shandon
- The Deputy District Commissioner is Neil Hogg.
- More about Pentland District