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South East Scotland Scouts logoBONALY SCOUT CENTRE

for action and adventure

BONALY SCOUT CENTRE

for action and adventure

Welcome to Bonaly Scout Centre!

What is Bonaly?

Bonaly is a 24-acre site to the South of Edinburgh at the foot of the Pentland hills. Situated in Bonaly outside Colinton Village with easy access from the City Bypass and only five miles / eight kilometres from the city centre, Bonaly Scout Centre is an ideal base for a visit to Edinburgh or as a stopping place when visiting Scotland. The site has both indoor accommodation and camping facilities. Many activities are available both on and off site. From the slopes above the site there is a magnificent panoramic view across Edinburgh to the Firth of Forth and beyond.

Camping event at Bonaly

Site Map

McCallum Building

The McCallum Lodge contains the Reception and offices. The Reception offers tourist information and souvenirs. The opening times vary throughout the season but are displayed at the reception.

Bonaly Reception in McCallum Building

Day Visitors

It is not always necessary to stay overnight. Day visitors are welcome throughout the day and evening to enjoy the facilities at Bonaly.

High Challenge Course at Bonaly

Bookings

All bookings are done through the Bonaly General Office. It is recommended that you contact the Centre to check availability before sending in a Booking Form. Contact can be done by telephone or email. For further details and forms please see the Booking section of the Contact page.

Mountain boards ready for action at Bonaly
Traditional tents at Bonaly

Bonaly News

Edinburgh Gang Show update & PRIZE DRAW!

Curtain up...light the lights!Are you looking for an exciting programme night that gives your young people a great night out that supports other young people from our Region? Then book now for the Edinburgh Gang Show 2024!This year’s show will take place at...

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...

New Amenity Hub opens at Bonaly Activity Centre

Bonaly officially opened their new Amenity Hub which has toilets, showers, an accessible toilet and shower, drying room and dishwashing facilities, on 17th April 2024. At an informal ceremony a small plaque was unveiled by Steve Gamble of the Bonaly Leadership Team...

Welcome to Bonaly!

What is Bonaly?

Bonaly is a 24-acre site to the South of Edinburgh at the foot of the Pentland hills. Situated in Colinton Village with easy access from the City Bypass and only five miles / eight kilometres from the city centre, Bonaly Scout Centre is an ideal base for a visit to Edinburgh or as a stopping place when visiting Scotland. The site has both indoor accommodation and camping facilities. Many activities are available both on and off site. From the slopes above the site there is a magnificent panoramic view across Edinburgh to the Firth of Forth and beyond.

Bonaly site and the city

Site Map

McCallum Building

The McCallum Lodge contains the Reception and offices. The Reception offers tourist information and souvenirs. The opening times vary throughout the season but are displayed at the reception.

Bonaly Reception in McCallum Building

Day Visitors

It is not always necessary to stay overnight. Day visitors are welcome throughout the day and evening to enjoy the facilities at Bonaly.

High Challenge Course at Bonaly
Camping event at Bonaly
Traditional tents at Bonaly