Author: Communications

Scouting is Growing in South East Scotland!

As 2024 draws to a close (can you believe how fast it’s flown by?), I’ve been taking a moment to reflect and look back on some of the year’s highlights and how we’ve moved forward with our Regional Strategy. Over the coming months, I’ll be sharing more updates on our progress. This year has seen […]

Learning Update – October 2024

Getting Started With Transformation coming in November, it is important that anyone on a pre-provisional or provisional appointment, completes and has validated the current Getting Started modules (GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding, Module 1 and Modules 3 or 4). Validation of these modules will go towards completion of Growing Roots in the new system but must be […]

Adventures, Farewells, and Spooky Thrills: Bonaly’s October Round-Up

Mark Campbell Bids Farewell, But Not Goodbye After an incredible five-year journey, Mark Campbell is stepping down from his role at Bonaly Scout Centre. But don’t worry—he’s not going too far! Mark will remain part of the Active Support Unit, so you’ll still spot him around the site, sharing his passion for adventure. Mark has […]

Longcraig Update – October 2024

Looking forward to 2025 As 2024 draws to a close we appreciate that a small number of Groups were disappointed this year, due to having a few activity bookings cancelled as we did not have enough of the right kind of volunteers available on the day, or because the weather conditions were such that it […]

Young Leader Day: A Thrilling New Adventure for Future Scout Leaders!

On the 5th of October 2024, an exciting new chapter began for young leaders across the region as they came together for the inaugural Young Leader Activity Day. With 62 passionate Young Leaders representing all seven districts and supported by 23 dedicated adult leaders, it was a day packed with energy, excitement, and plenty of […]

Official Opening of new Longcraig facilities upgrades

Longcraig Scout Centre: A New Era of Facilities and Sustainability   The Longcraig Scout Centre has entered a new chapter with the grand opening of its upgraded facilities on August 28th, 2024. This monumental project has set a new standard for the Centre, providing modern, accessible, and sustainable amenities that will serve generations of Scouts, […]

Co-Warden & Activities Manager Vacancy

A bit about the role We’re looking for someone join our team to both develop our activities and programme whilst acting as co-warden to ensure the centre runs smoothly. Developing our activities, programme and events is our key strategic focus and as such you will play a key role in the future success of Bonaly. […]

Longcraig update – September 2024

First it was PORPOISES – now   DOLPHINS  even  WHALES Having reported in June about porpoises which were sighted near to Longcraig, there has been an abundance of marine life over the summer. A dolphin (now known as Donny the Dolphin) has been sighted numerous times around the bridges, and for Scouts from 1st Craigalmond in […]