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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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Borders District Water Activity Weekend – A Fuller Report
This first of this year’s special Longcraig anniversary events for Scouts took place at the beginning of June, based at St Marys Loch Sailing Club in the Borders. This was arranged for Scouts and Explorers from Borders District, and was significant on at least two...
read moreEmergencies and Reporting
It is important to know what to do in an emergency and for everyone involved in an activity to know what is going to happen if there is an emergency. It is also important to have clear processes for reporting of incidents, both locally, nationally and where...
read moreMike, our new Scouting Support Officer, starts work
I am delighted to have been appointed as Scouting Support Officer for South East Scotland Scouts – I started in role on 1st July. I recently left the Royal Bank of Scotland at their HQ in Edinburgh and I hope to use some of the experience and skills I acquired over my...
read moreIain Gray, MSP for East Lothian visits East Lothian Beavers
Iain has risen to the challenge and has agreed to complete the Scouts Scotland Youth Advocacy Award which is an award from Scouts Scotland exclusively for MSPs who are committed to raising issues related to young people in the Scottish Parliament. He is working...
read moreBorder Scouts help protect Golden Eagle future
Innerleithen youngsters go for gold to back eagle project The Southern Reporter - 21/01/2019 Youngsters in Innerleithen are keeping an eye on the sky to show their support for a project to boost southern Scotland’s golden eagle population. The town’s scout group has...
read moreEdinburgh Gang Show 2019 – the 60th Show!
Preparations are well underway for the 60th Edinburgh Gang Show this November. The Main Gang comprised of Scouts, Guides, Explorer Scouts, Rangers and Scout Network have had initial song rehearsals and the cast have auditioned for solos, duets and parts in the comedy...
read morePlease join our new Regional Communications Group
If you are a good communicator, if you are a whizz at social media or if you just enjoy writing for the web or newsletters then we need you to get in touch. We need your skills and enthusiasm to help us spread the word across our Region about how brilliant Scouting...
read moreGet ready for our Regional AGM 1 Oct 2019
The Scottish Contingent to the World Scout Jamboree 2019 Save the date – NOW! On Tuesday 1 October 2019, starting at 7.30 pm, we're planning to hold our Regional AGM at 28 York Place Hotel EH1 3EP, taking time to tell you about all the exciting things that have been...
read moreSign up now for Blair Atholl Jamborette 2020!
South East Scotland Region is now beginning the selection of patrols for Scottish Scouts flagship camping event. It will be held in the stunning grounds of Blair Atholl Castle in Highland Perthshire from 20 July to 31 July 2020. The Jamborette offers the chance to...
read moreTo all our volunteers
Thank you to all of you - our outstanding volunteers - for the work you do every week helping young people have fun and adventure, and developing skills for life. Many people in our Region volunteer their time and effort to support Scouting and their local...
read moreExplorer Scouts invested into their Unit afloat on Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP)
Two Explorer Scouts from Earlston were invested as Explorers standing atop Paddleboards which they had just learned to master, during the recent Borders water activity weekend. More photos and a full report in next month’s newsletter!REMEMBER: Were you involved in any...
read moreUpdate on Bonaly Scout Centre
Mark Campbell, the new Centre Manager, is now in post and working hard to ensure everyone’s visit is the best ever. Barry Johnston, the Site Manager, and the Maintenance Team members who all belong to the Active Support Unit (ASU), have also been hard at work branding...
read moreBore Stane and Meadows Explorers Help at ‘Walk for Autism’ event
On Sunday 19th May a number of Explorers from Bore Stane and Meadows ESUs volunteered to help at an inspiring event called the Walk for Autism. Whilst there, we helped at the food (sweets) and souvenir stall as well as helping to run the tombola. We watched as...
read moreUnique Volunteer Opportunity – Apply Now!!!
THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO 2019 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is the most spectacular show in the world, enjoyed by an international television audience of 100 million. But there's no substitute for being there, as part of the 217,000-strong...
read moreWanted – Trainers to help us reach new heights safely!
We are part of the largest mixed volunteer-led Movement for young people in Scotland. Scouting exists to make young people’s lives better, helping them to realise their full potential, and providing them with the skills they need to succeed in life. We need some more...
read more1st North Berwick Beavers and Cubs raise over £2,000 for Summer Camp
The 1st North Berwick Scout Group has been busy recently raising much needed funds towards its annual camp. The camp is taking place at PGL Dalguise in June. The 1st North Berwick Scout Group needed to raise money towards the cost of transport to and from the camp as...
read moreView the Regional Calendar by month.
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Borders District Water Activity Weekend – A Fuller Report
This first of this year’s special Longcraig anniversary events for Scouts took place at the beginning of June, based at St Marys Loch Sailing Club in the Borders. This was arranged for Scouts and Explorers from Borders District, and was significant on at least two...
read moreEmergencies and Reporting
It is important to know what to do in an emergency and for everyone involved in an activity to know what is going to happen if there is an emergency. It is also important to have clear processes for reporting of incidents, both locally, nationally and where...
read moreMike, our new Scouting Support Officer, starts work
I am delighted to have been appointed as Scouting Support Officer for South East Scotland Scouts – I started in role on 1st July. I recently left the Royal Bank of Scotland at their HQ in Edinburgh and I hope to use some of the experience and skills I acquired over my...
read moreIain Gray, MSP for East Lothian visits East Lothian Beavers
Iain has risen to the challenge and has agreed to complete the Scouts Scotland Youth Advocacy Award which is an award from Scouts Scotland exclusively for MSPs who are committed to raising issues related to young people in the Scottish Parliament. He is working...
read moreBorder Scouts help protect Golden Eagle future
Innerleithen youngsters go for gold to back eagle project The Southern Reporter - 21/01/2019 Youngsters in Innerleithen are keeping an eye on the sky to show their support for a project to boost southern Scotland’s golden eagle population. The town’s scout group has...
read moreEdinburgh Gang Show 2019 – the 60th Show!
Preparations are well underway for the 60th Edinburgh Gang Show this November. The Main Gang comprised of Scouts, Guides, Explorer Scouts, Rangers and Scout Network have had initial song rehearsals and the cast have auditioned for solos, duets and parts in the comedy...
read morePlease join our new Regional Communications Group
If you are a good communicator, if you are a whizz at social media or if you just enjoy writing for the web or newsletters then we need you to get in touch. We need your skills and enthusiasm to help us spread the word across our Region about how brilliant Scouting...
read moreGet ready for our Regional AGM 1 Oct 2019
The Scottish Contingent to the World Scout Jamboree 2019 Save the date – NOW! On Tuesday 1 October 2019, starting at 7.30 pm, we're planning to hold our Regional AGM at 28 York Place Hotel EH1 3EP, taking time to tell you about all the exciting things that have been...
read moreSign up now for Blair Atholl Jamborette 2020!
South East Scotland Region is now beginning the selection of patrols for Scottish Scouts flagship camping event. It will be held in the stunning grounds of Blair Atholl Castle in Highland Perthshire from 20 July to 31 July 2020. The Jamborette offers the chance to...
read moreTo all our volunteers
Thank you to all of you - our outstanding volunteers - for the work you do every week helping young people have fun and adventure, and developing skills for life. Many people in our Region volunteer their time and effort to support Scouting and their local...
read moreExplorer Scouts invested into their Unit afloat on Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP)
Two Explorer Scouts from Earlston were invested as Explorers standing atop Paddleboards which they had just learned to master, during the recent Borders water activity weekend. More photos and a full report in next month’s newsletter!REMEMBER: Were you involved in any...
read moreUpdate on Bonaly Scout Centre
Mark Campbell, the new Centre Manager, is now in post and working hard to ensure everyone’s visit is the best ever. Barry Johnston, the Site Manager, and the Maintenance Team members who all belong to the Active Support Unit (ASU), have also been hard at work branding...
read moreBore Stane and Meadows Explorers Help at ‘Walk for Autism’ event
On Sunday 19th May a number of Explorers from Bore Stane and Meadows ESUs volunteered to help at an inspiring event called the Walk for Autism. Whilst there, we helped at the food (sweets) and souvenir stall as well as helping to run the tombola. We watched as...
read moreUnique Volunteer Opportunity – Apply Now!!!
THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO 2019 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is the most spectacular show in the world, enjoyed by an international television audience of 100 million. But there's no substitute for being there, as part of the 217,000-strong...
read moreWanted – Trainers to help us reach new heights safely!
We are part of the largest mixed volunteer-led Movement for young people in Scotland. Scouting exists to make young people’s lives better, helping them to realise their full potential, and providing them with the skills they need to succeed in life. We need some more...
read more1st North Berwick Beavers and Cubs raise over £2,000 for Summer Camp
The 1st North Berwick Scout Group has been busy recently raising much needed funds towards its annual camp. The camp is taking place at PGL Dalguise in June. The 1st North Berwick Scout Group needed to raise money towards the cost of transport to and from the camp as...
read moreView the Regional Calendar by month.