INFORMATION ABOUT SCOUTING
International
International
Support for International activities is available from Simon Innes, Regional Adviser (International), who can be contacted at international@sesscouts.org.uk.
Taking a Scouting group abroad
If you are taking a group of young people abroad, then you need to look at the information in the factsheet Thinking of Going Away (FS260018).
It provides an outline of the areas you will need to consider.
Do not forget to get a copy of the Visits Abroad Folder from your Regional Adviser. This contains Form TA which must be submitted before travelling abroad.
Globetrekker
Globe Trekker
Have you been on a trip abroad with scouts? Organised an expedition in another country? Or are you looking for inspiration for an overseas adventure? Globe Trekker is an interactive trip and expedition planning tool. Users have the ability to leave reports of their visits to help and inspire others.
Each country has an information box containing general information, useful links and access to submitted reports.
With reports from China to Canada, Nepal to the Netherlands, Globe Trekker is full of advice and guidance to help you plan your next Scout trip overseas.
International Adviser
Simon Innes
International News
25 World Scout Jamboree
25 World Scout Jamboree – Korea 2023 1st August – 12th August 2023 Are you interested in being part of our journey to Korea in 2023? Let's hear you roar.... It’s time to roar! We’re so excited that South East Scotland Scouts has been allocated three patrols to become...
Scouts from Edinburgh at the World Scout Jamboree
Scouts from Edinburgh are part of the 5,000 members from the UK joining 40,000 others to take part in the World Scout Jamboree, a skills and adventure festival happening right now in West Virginia. Two city teenagers have been meeting 45,000 Scouts from nearly...
Could you take over from me as your Regional Adviser, International?
Graham Carrington, our Acting Regional Adviser, International, is looking for someone to take over this role. We really appreciate all the hard work he has put in for our Region in 2019 - but now we need to find our own Regional Adviser, International. Graham says...
International Scouting – Year in Review
It’s been an exciting and busy year with lots of exciting opportunities for our young people and leaders across the region and here Diane Marshall, Deputy Regional Commissioner gives an update on some of the International Scouting that has been going on over the past...
Danish Scouts visit
At the end of the very wintry month of March, a group of Danish Scouts came to Scotland to walk from Crianlarich to Fort William. The nine Explorers (ages 13-15) and three leaders arrived carrying all their gear, carefully weighed to avoid...
Training is fun
Meadows Explorer unit used a fun and effective way to prepare for their Explorer Belt. Assistant Explorer Scout Leader Vikki McIntyre created an excellent interactive game for use with the whole Unit. A full report was published in the recent edition of Scouting...
Lyburn Fund
Funding is available for Scouts and Explorers going abroad. See this article for details and how to apply. Continue Reading Lyburn Fund
Braid in Denmark 2017
In summer 2017, 65 Braid Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network and Leaders had a fantastic time at the Danish National Jamboree. Continue Reading Braid in Denmark 2017
Minibus abroad
Many Groups would like to be able to hire and drive minibuses to give young people amazing adventures in the UK and abroad. However, the rules around who can or can’t drive minibuses can vary according to different circumstances, vehicle size, location or...
WSJ journey begins
Almost 8 months ago the Jamboree journey began for the South East Scotland unit when our four Unit Leaders were selected from applicants across Scotland. Leading the unit is Alan Gibson who is an Assistant Explorer Scout Leader with South Morningside Explorer Scout...