We support our seven Districts in the provision of quality Scouting across the Region.
South East Scotland Region
The Census for 2022 shows we have over 6,500 young people aged 4-25, supported by over 1,800 adult volunteers.
Young People
Adults
Our Region
South East Scotland is one the eight Regions that form Scouts Scotland. The Scouts Scotland website provides up-to-date information about Scouting in Scotland, where the structure and some other matters differ from the rest of the UK.
The Region stretches from Edinburgh on the south bank of the River Forth to the English border. It includes the local authority council areas of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and Scottish Borders. The Region covers areas of high urban population, rural areas in East Lothian and Scottish Borders as well as the developing area of Midlothian with a mix of growing towns and rural life. There are over 6,500 young people enjoying Scouting in this Region. They are led and supported by over 1,800 adult volunteers. Scouting offers young people aged 4-25 years an exciting, adventurous programme of activities which encourages interests in outdoor, creative, community based and inclusive activities. Scouting is a value based organisation which encourages self-development, good citizenship and consideration of others. Membership is open to all young people in the age range. Most of all, Scouting is fun.
The Region is made up of seven Districts. The map of South East Region shows the approximate location of Scout Groups (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts), Explorer Units and Centres across the Region.
What happens in the Districts
Scout Districts are where the programme is delivered to young people. The Scout Districts manage the Scout Groups, Explorer Scout Units and Scout Network within them.
Borders
The Local Authority of the Scottish Borders Council
The geographical area of Clermiston, Cramond, Blackhall, Davidson’s Mains, Craigleith, Kirkliston, Comely Bank, South Queensferry, Corstorphine, Carrick Knowe, Craigsbank, East Craigs, Saughton
A Scout District is run by the District Commissioner and District Executive Committee. The District Commissioner is assisted by a team of Deputies and Assistants. Everyone involved is a volunteer. The District Commissioner is a member of the Regional Team.
Edinburgh North East
The geographical area of Portobello, Craigentinny, Craigmillar, Duddingston, Joppa, New Town, Broughton, Trinity, Leith, Newhaven, Wardie and Willowbrae
The geographical area of Balerno, Juniper Green, Currie, Ratho, Colinton, Craiglockhart, Baberton, Sighthill, Colinton Mains, Oxgangs, Longstone and Shandon