Edinburgh Gang Show 2025
A New Face at Bonaly
Welcome Sean Crossan as our new Co-Warden and Activity Manager In Mid-January we were delighted to welcome Sean Crossan to join the team at Bonaly as our new Co-Warden and Activities Manager. Sean has just completed a Masters at University of Edinburgh in Outdoor Education and has worked in the outdoors for seven years including […]
Put these Key Gang Show Dates in Your Diary
The Edinburgh Gang Show 2025 will be held between Tuesday 4th to Saturday 8th November 2025 at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre The audition dates for the Edinburgh Gang Show 2025 are as follows: Main Gang Auditions – (Scouts, Guides, Explorer Scouts, Rangers, Network) Sunday 27 April @ St Anne’s Parish Church, Kaimes Road, Edinburgh Junior […]
Curtain Falls on Gang Show 2024
Last month returning to the Festival Theatre for the third time, over 250 young people from South East Scotland Scouts and Girlguiding Edinburgh presented the annual Edinburgh Gang Show. Throughout the week over 5,500 people were entertained by the Gang with a show that was vibrant, energetic, funny and spectacular. Guests included Lead Volunteers from […]
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 […]
10 Days to go until Gang Show 2024
Beaver Scout’s Remarkable Journey of Achievement and Royal Recognition
George Beattie, a dynamic Eight-year-old member of the 44th Braid Scout Group in Edinburgh, has set a new standard of excellence in Scouting. Demonstrating extraordinary dedication and enthusiasm, George has not only earned every badge available during his time as a Beaver Scout but has also been honoured with a Commendation Award for his remarkable […]
One of the oldest groups in the UK is reignited
After an 18-month hiatus, the 9th Braid GWC Scout Group is back up and running. The 9th, which operates through agreement with George Watson’s College, is one of the oldest Scout groups in Scotland (if not the oldest), having formed in 1908. It is an Open Group, meaning pupils at the school are welcome to […]
Exciting events coming to Bonaly
Bonaly Scout Centre has a number of exciting events coming up later in the year. Cubs Cubs Nature Awareness and Conservation Camp 13th – 15th September This is an opportunity for Cubs to learn about nature awareness and conservation by taking part in several Bonaly led activities. These will include bug hunting, burn dipping, animal […]
Graham Coulson awarded MBE in Kings Birthday Honours List 2024
We are proud and delighted to share that South East Scotland Scouts very own, Graham Coulson has become a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by being awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthday Honours List for 2024 for services to Scouting and to the community in Selkirk, Roxburgh, Ettrick and […]