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Our members are award winning!
Quick links Bonaly Scout Centre Longcraig Centre Adult Volunteering Join Scouts Who we are Saying Thank You! We all remember when someone took the time to say “Thank you”. Whether it was a handwritten note, a simple email or a friendly handshake, we recall that...
Regional Appointments Update
As well as giving us an opportunity to celebrate all that has been achieved over the past year, despite the challenges of COVID, the Regional Review and AGM gave us an opportunity to look forward to the opportunities that the future presents. In my Regional...
Getting Everyone Back Together Safely
As lockdown measures start to ease, UK Scouts/SHQ are working with youth sector partners and other Government bodies to understand what a safe return to face to face Scouts may look like when the readiness level reduces from red. A framework and set of guidance on how...
South East Scotland COVID-19 Information & Advice
During this difficult time please remember to keep looking at our COVID-19 Information and Advice page on the SES Website - https://sesscouts.org.uk/covid-19-information/ You can get information and advice on: Regional Commissioner's Updates Governance - including...
Simon Cocker New Deputy Regional Commissioner
"I am delighted to welcome Simon as our new Deputy Regional Commissioner. Simon’s long term interest in outdoor activities means that he will be able to assist our leaders develop and run more outdoor activities and camps in their sections as well as special Regional...
Scout Ambassadors Visit Edinburgh
Scout Ambassadors Phoebe Smith & Dwayne Fields visited Edinburgh on 3 December while on a 1300km journey walking from Dunnet Head to Lizard Point. A group of Explorer Scouts and leaders gathered to hear their story. Their journey takes them from the most northern...
A Leader’s Guide to running the 4 Week Challenge
The purpose of the 4 Week Challenge is for parents or other adults to see and experience Scouting first hand. The four weeks should showcase how easy it can be to help, show adults it’s fun and gradually build a relationship between the leadership team and the new...
Got a query about which way to go?
Information and support for leaders Got a question you need an answer to in a hurry and you don’t know where to go? The “Information and Support” page on the South East Scotland Scout website might be able to help. The page provides support to leaders and...
Have fun and learn so much at Scoutfest, 13-15 September 2019
What’s ScoutFest? ScoutFest is Scouts Scotland’s festival for adult volunteers and Network Members held over a weekend in September at Scout Adventures Fordell Firs. It’s a great opportunity for attendees to catch up with friends, pick up some new programme ideas,...
Come and assist us recruit more new leaders
Two great opportunities to meet potential adult volunteers We have arranged to attend two Volunteer Fairs which are being held in Edinburgh in September and October. We are looking for additional support to assist us on the stalls to let potential volunteers...