Based in a unique location in Scotland’s capital city and on the edge of the Pentland Hills Bonaly has just benefited from major investment and has: 

• Two large camping fields that can accommodate up to 400 campers. 

• Two residential buildings that can accommodate a total of 78 people, plus Ken’s Den a small ‘self contained village’ for 24 people. 

• A range of Indoor and outdoor activities including a high ropes, low ropes, archery and self-led activities. 

We believe that amazing things happen in the great outdoors and that nights away can have a powerful, positive impact on young people’s development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society and that’s exactly what Bonaly Scout Centre is here to provide. It is where we all strive to achieve our mission of helping young people to do their best by providing great adventures that create memories for life. 

Bonaly Scout Centre is a key enabler in delivering the Region’s strategy to support and empower our volunteers to deliver an amazing programme.

The Chair will have overall responsibility for Bonaly, working with the Leadership team to ensure the Centre meets its aims & objectives now and into the future.  The role will provide overall leadership & direction of Bonaly and be responsible for leading the ongoing management of the Centre and its activities.  This involves the setting of objectives and ongoing management of the two paid Bonaly Centre Managers. The role will lead the preparation of the annual revenue & capital budgets and present these to the Regional Trustee Board for approval.  The role will also be responsible for providing regular operational progress reports to the Regional Trustee Board. This role is a great chance to lead our Bonaly team and help to ensure the long-term success of the Centre.