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Edinburgh Gang Show 2019 – the 60th show!
Put the date in your diary now and involve your section as we celebrate our 60th annual Gang Show!
Tue 19 to Sat 23 November – King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
Tickets on sale now. capitaltheatres.com
Bonaly SCOUT Centre Is Back
By popular demand, the name of Bonaly will revert to BONALY SCOUT CENTRE.
Read it here
You could play a vital role in South East Scotland Scouts – become our Treasurer! (and throw light on our finances)
Taking on the Treasurer role is a great way to network and to give something back. The experience can be hugely rewarding for the right person. Are you the right person?
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Design a Christmas Card for the Region for 2019 and win a prize!
Could you design a Christmas card for the Region for 2019 and win a prize of £25 for yourself and £25 for your section or unit? It could be like this photo of a campfire or a photo of you camping or any other activity suitable for a Christmas card. You can use a...
Longcraig Scout Centre Anniversary ends “with a bang” (and a few flashes)!!
‘Awesome’ ‘Amazing’ ‘The best’ These were just some of the comments of feedback on Saturday evening when Longcraig hosted a long awaited dream – Fireworks on the Pier - a fireworks display down the length of the Pier at Longcraig! We partnered up with 21CC...
Progress, Pumpkins and Popcorn at Bonaly Scout Centre
As the days get shorter we are a bit quieter here at Bonaly, but it was still great to see over 500 people use the centre in October. Work has now started to build the two new toilets in the Baronial Hall and when finished they will be open for everyone to use. Our...
It’s November… It’s Gang Show time!
Join us at the King's Theatre as we celebrate the 60th Edinburgh Gang Show! Over 250 Cub Scouts and Brownies, Scouts and Guides, Explorer Scouts and Rangers, Scout Network supported by a backstage team of over 100 Leaders and adult volunteers will present this year’s...
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...
162nd Braid Scouts have an amazing time in Kandersteg
On 28 July 2019, 17 Scouts and 8 Leaders from our troop based at Liberton Kirk, set off for a week’s camp at the International Scout Centre in Kandersteg Switzerland. Our flight was delayed and the weather was awful the night we arrived so we were very late in...
Could you lead Scouting in Midlothian?
We now need a brilliant volunteer manager to continue to take Scouting forward in Midlothian. Martin Browne has been Acting DC for one year, as he agreed with me. He is now moving on to become Assistant Regional Commissioner, Communications. He has worked hard to...
Simon Innes New Regional Advisor (International): My Challenges and Vision for South East Scotland
By way of introduction; after a fairly brief career as a cub and a scout whilst at school in Aberdeen, I re-joined the movement as an Assistant Scout Leader in the 108th Pentland Scouts in 2008. After about 2 months I was bitten by the bug. I did my wood badge...
We need your skills, experience and viewpoints on our Regional Executive Committee
Our Regional Executive Committee is responsible for the Regional services, finances and buildings. These include Bonaly Scout Centre and Longcraig Scout Centre. We need a Committee that has people with a wide range of skills, experiences and perspectives to make sure...
Welcome to Richard Fairbairn, the new DC Midlothian (Acting)
I am very pleased to announce that Richard Fairbairn has agreed to be the new District Commissioner (Acting) for Midlothian. Martin Browne has worked very hard as the DC and is now moving on to become the Assistant Regional Commissioner, Communications. We will be...
Jim Kelly Gone Home
Last month saw the end of an era in Craigalmond District, with the passing on 3 September of Jim Kelly, former District Commissioner of Haymarket District (now Craigalmond) and Assistant Area Commissioner of Edinburgh Area (now SE Scotland Region). Jim’s Scouting...
A Sparkling Showcase for Scouting!
Our Annual Review and AGM 2019 On Tuesday 1 October, we saw fantastic presentations about Scouting activities in our Region over the last year. North Berwick Beavers told us about their great year of fun in the most entertaining way! The most memorable part of their...
Round-up of Explorers activities in 2019
Explorers have been involved in all manner of activities with their Units and Districts, often well beyond the confines of their hall, with the assistance of their excellent and committed leaders. At a Regional level, interest in international Scouting continues to...
Maggie Allan – a leader with fantastic people skills!
Maggie passed away on 9th September in the Margaret Kerr Palliative Care Unit in the Borders General Hospital but she is fondly remembered for being a reliable and supportive Assistant Leader and a talented Leader and administrator with fantastic people skills. Also...
Longcraig Fireworks – come and join us!
LONGCRAIG’S ANNIVERSARY – THE GRAND FINALE! In this our 50th Anniversary Year, we are bringing the year’s celebrations to a close with Fireworks on the Pier. This is taking place on the evening of Saturday 26 October. This is the weekend that we traditionally select...
Get Ready for Bonfire Night!
Fireworks displays can be fun as well as a great fundraising activity for any Scout Group or District. It's really important to manage the use of fireworks safely at all times, from the moment they are purchased, to the disposal after use. If you are intending to run...
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Design a Christmas Card for the Region for 2019 and win a prize!
Could you design a Christmas card for the Region for 2019 and win a prize of £25 for yourself and £25 for your section or unit? It could be like this photo of a campfire or a photo of you camping or any other activity suitable for a Christmas card. You can use a...
Longcraig Scout Centre Anniversary ends “with a bang” (and a few flashes)!!
‘Awesome’ ‘Amazing’ ‘The best’ These were just some of the comments of feedback on Saturday evening when Longcraig hosted a long awaited dream – Fireworks on the Pier - a fireworks display down the length of the Pier at Longcraig! We partnered up with 21CC...
Progress, Pumpkins and Popcorn at Bonaly Scout Centre
As the days get shorter we are a bit quieter here at Bonaly, but it was still great to see over 500 people use the centre in October. Work has now started to build the two new toilets in the Baronial Hall and when finished they will be open for everyone to use. Our...
It’s November… It’s Gang Show time!
Join us at the King's Theatre as we celebrate the 60th Edinburgh Gang Show! Over 250 Cub Scouts and Brownies, Scouts and Guides, Explorer Scouts and Rangers, Scout Network supported by a backstage team of over 100 Leaders and adult volunteers will present this year’s...
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...
162nd Braid Scouts have an amazing time in Kandersteg
On 28 July 2019, 17 Scouts and 8 Leaders from our troop based at Liberton Kirk, set off for a week’s camp at the International Scout Centre in Kandersteg Switzerland. Our flight was delayed and the weather was awful the night we arrived so we were very late in...
Could you lead Scouting in Midlothian?
We now need a brilliant volunteer manager to continue to take Scouting forward in Midlothian. Martin Browne has been Acting DC for one year, as he agreed with me. He is now moving on to become Assistant Regional Commissioner, Communications. He has worked hard to...
Simon Innes New Regional Advisor (International): My Challenges and Vision for South East Scotland
By way of introduction; after a fairly brief career as a cub and a scout whilst at school in Aberdeen, I re-joined the movement as an Assistant Scout Leader in the 108th Pentland Scouts in 2008. After about 2 months I was bitten by the bug. I did my wood badge...
We need your skills, experience and viewpoints on our Regional Executive Committee
Our Regional Executive Committee is responsible for the Regional services, finances and buildings. These include Bonaly Scout Centre and Longcraig Scout Centre. We need a Committee that has people with a wide range of skills, experiences and perspectives to make sure...
Welcome to Richard Fairbairn, the new DC Midlothian (Acting)
I am very pleased to announce that Richard Fairbairn has agreed to be the new District Commissioner (Acting) for Midlothian. Martin Browne has worked very hard as the DC and is now moving on to become the Assistant Regional Commissioner, Communications. We will be...
Jim Kelly Gone Home
Last month saw the end of an era in Craigalmond District, with the passing on 3 September of Jim Kelly, former District Commissioner of Haymarket District (now Craigalmond) and Assistant Area Commissioner of Edinburgh Area (now SE Scotland Region). Jim’s Scouting...
A Sparkling Showcase for Scouting!
Our Annual Review and AGM 2019 On Tuesday 1 October, we saw fantastic presentations about Scouting activities in our Region over the last year. North Berwick Beavers told us about their great year of fun in the most entertaining way! The most memorable part of their...
Round-up of Explorers activities in 2019
Explorers have been involved in all manner of activities with their Units and Districts, often well beyond the confines of their hall, with the assistance of their excellent and committed leaders. At a Regional level, interest in international Scouting continues to...
Maggie Allan – a leader with fantastic people skills!
Maggie passed away on 9th September in the Margaret Kerr Palliative Care Unit in the Borders General Hospital but she is fondly remembered for being a reliable and supportive Assistant Leader and a talented Leader and administrator with fantastic people skills. Also...
Longcraig Fireworks – come and join us!
LONGCRAIG’S ANNIVERSARY – THE GRAND FINALE! In this our 50th Anniversary Year, we are bringing the year’s celebrations to a close with Fireworks on the Pier. This is taking place on the evening of Saturday 26 October. This is the weekend that we traditionally select...
Get Ready for Bonfire Night!
Fireworks displays can be fun as well as a great fundraising activity for any Scout Group or District. It's really important to manage the use of fireworks safely at all times, from the moment they are purchased, to the disposal after use. If you are intending to run...
View the Regional Calendar by month.