Jacob Wood at the World Scout Moot
This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the World Scout Moot held in Portugal as part of Path 87, as part of the UK Contingent. The Moot brought together thousands of Scouts and leaders from across the world for a week of adventure, friendship, and learning. Travelling on Path 87 gave me the […]
First Response
First Response learning needs to be undertaken by adult volunteers in the following roles: Group Lead Volunteers Section Team Members (including those who were previously Sectional Assistants) Section Team Leaders 14-24 Team Leaders Volunteers in other roles can undertake first response if they wish There are three main ways to complete First Response: Attend a […]
Volunteer with South East Explorer Expeditions (SEEE)
Ready for a new adventure? Join the SEEE Core Team! We are looking for new Team Members — people who want to help young people in South East Scotland achieve more than they ever thought possible. You’ll be a behind-the-scenes catalyst, making life-changing expeditions—hillwalking, canoeing, biking and more—happen for 250+ young people each year. Who […]
Edinburgh Gang Show 2025
Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network and Team Members … get ready for an epic experience at the Festival Theatre with the Edinburgh Gang Show 2025. This isn’t just any theatre show — it’s a high-energy, laugh-out-loud, sing-your-heart-out spectacular starring our very own young people. Expect dazzling dance routines, hilarious sketches, and toe-tapping musical numbers that’ll have you cheering from […]
Network News September 2025
We will be running an information evening focussed on top awards for the 14-24 age range. We will be covering recent changes to the Platinum, Diamond and KSA, the new KSA sign off process and discussing available regional support for the awards. While the session is open to anyone interested in the awards, it is […]
JOHN CRUICKSHANK VC AE
John Cruickshank, who died recently, was the last surviving holder of the Victoria Cross from the Second World War. He was also one of the six founder members of the Scout troop at Greenbank Parish Church, Edinburgh. Scouting at Greenbank goes back to 1933. The “Fourth” has been thriving ever since – under slightly different […]
Young Leader Update September 2025
Training Weekend South East Region Scouts are running a Young Leaders Training weekend for Young Leaders over the weekend of 31st Oct – 2nd Nov 2025 at Bonaly Scout Centre, where we will be delivering Modules B-J as part of the weekend. There is limited space per district. Invites have gone out to each district […]