Auchengillan Jamboree 2025
Sat 2nd to Sat 9th Aug
Where: Auchengillan Outdoor Centre, Stockiemuir Road, Blanefield, Glasgow, G63 9BA
Getting ready for an exciting, unforgettable adventure! The campsite will be buzzing with energy as you’ll have the chance to queue up for a variety of challenging activities – and the best part? No tickets needed!
This camp promises to be packed with fun and unforgettable experiences to cherish for a lifetime |
Target Sports Day
Tue 12th Aug (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Where: 1st Peninsula Scout Hall, Fort Road, Kilcreggan, G84 0LG
Dunbartonshire Scouts Target Sports Team are organising a Target Sports Day for Scouts & Explorers across the district.
Join us for an action-packed day of target sports activities where Scouts & Explorers can learn news skills and have the chance to practice their aim before the next District Shooting Team trials.
Dates: 12/08/2025
Times: 10:00 - 15:00
Location: 1st Peninsula Scout Hall
Cost: £10 per person
Note: Participants are required to bring a packed lunch. Juice and snacks are provided.
Scouts & Explorers will be able to test their skills as they take part in the following activities:
HFT
Target Shooting
Crossbow
Axe throwing
Pistol shooting
Bush craft & survival
To participate in this event each young person will be required to have their parent/guardian complete the following form prior to the day. |
Scouts Leader Preview Weekend
Sat 23rd (10:00am) to Sun 24th Aug (3:00pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, PA24 8AQ
Calling all Scout leaders! Are you ready for an unforgettable experience? Join us for our exclusive Scouts Leader Preview Weekend at the stunning Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead. |
Regional AGM
Sat 30th Aug
Where: Glynhill Hotel (Renfrew)
Join other volunteers at the Regions Annual General Meeting, find out what has been happening within Scouting in your region. |
Regional Leader Dinner Dance
Sat 30th Aug
Where: Glynhill Hotel (Renfrew)
Region will also be hosting a dinner dance after the day of celebration/AGM. More details will be published shortly. |
West Region Leader & Network Camping Competition
Fri 5th to Sun 7th Sep
Where: Lapwing Lodge
More details to be published shortly. |
The Scottish National Scout Regatta
Fri 26th (7:30pm) to Sun 28th Sep (4:00pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead Cairndow, PA24 8AQ
The Scottish National Scout Regatta is an annual event for Scouts, Explorers, Network and Leaders. It is open to any Scottish Scouting member who is over 10. You don’t have to be a Sea Scout or have been to a regatta before. It is about taking part, having fun, socialising, making new friends and getting wet. |
West Region Scout & Explorer Camping Competition
Fri 3rd to Sun 5th Oct
Where: Lapwing Lodge
More details to be published shortly. |
Build Yer Skills
Fri 3rd (7:30pm) to Sun 5th Oct (5:00pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead Cairndow, PA24 8AQ
Introducing the new Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead event: Build Yer Skills!
This inaugural event is all about National Governing Body Training Courses. But not only that, gaining new skills, meeting other leaders from across the country and making the most of being outdoors. |
Mountain Training: Mountain Skills
Fri 10th (7:00pm) to Sun 12th Oct (5:00pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, PA24 8AQ
A Mountain Skills course is a great way to learn the essential skills you will need to enjoy the mountains in the UK safely. Whether you’d like to feel more confident using a map, you have ambitions to climb Everest or become a Mountain Leader, a Mountain Skills course is a great first step |
Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bushcraft Residential
Mon 13th (10:00am) to Fri 17th Oct (2:00pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Meggernie, PH15 2PT
Are you looking to complete the residential element of your Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award or Kings Scout Award? We’re offering a bushcraft-themed residential at Scout Adventures Meggernie. |
Mountain Training: Hill and Moorland Leader Training
Thu 16th (7:00pm) to Sun 19th Oct (5:00pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, PA24 8AQ
If your interested in leading groups in the hills or a current T1 permit holder who wants to take the next step then this is for you! This course is ideal for: People who lead groups in the hills or might venture away from obvious paths but won’t encounter mountain hazards like steep rocky ground. Commonly used in terrain that presents an intermediate level of challenge, for example Dartmoor, the Peak District, North York Moors, Pentland Hills and the Sperrins. |
Scouting For Everyone – Inclusion Team Event
Sat 25th Oct (9:30am - 4:30pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Fordell Firs, Dunfermline, KY11 7HQ
Join us for Scouting for Everyone: an Inclusion Team Event.
We believe Scouts should be inclusive and open to all and we want to support volunteers across Scotland to be more inclusive in their approach. |
Scouting For Everyone – Inclusion Team Event
Sun 26th Oct (9:30am - 4:30pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Fordell Firs Dunfermline, KY11 7HQ
Join us for Scouting for Everyone: an Inclusion Team Event.
We believe Scouts should be inclusive and open to all and we want to support volunteers across Scotland to be more inclusive in their approach. |
Mountain Training: Hill Skills
Fri 31st Oct (8:00pm) to Sun 2nd Nov (5:00pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, PA24 8AQ
A Hill Skills course is your key to getting started in countryside and moorland walking. No previous hill walking experience is required because the content of the course is aimed at beginners. If you do have some experience of hill walking but aren’t confident about planning walks, navigating and understanding the equipment required, then a Hill Skills course is an ideal way to learn. |
Halloween Camp, Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead
Fri 31st Oct (8:00pm) to Sun 2nd Nov (3:00pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, PA24 8AQ
Get ready for a hauntingly good time at our Halloween Weekend Camp! This is not just any camp; it’s a chance to dive into the spooky season with ghostly adventures and eerie excitement. |
Young Leader training weekend
Fri 7th (7:30pm) to Sun 9th Nov (4:00pm)
This training weekend is an amazing opportunity for Young Leaders to achieve the training requirements of the role through a combination of leadership training and practical outdoor activities.
The course will introduce leadership skills and awareness using practical activities and tasks to create an understanding of the implications of leadership. Participants will leave with modules A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J. Module K (first aid) and missions will need to be completed locally to complete the award. Each participant will leave with a logbook to chart progression, which must be signed by the leader overseeing their volunteering. |
Archery GB Instructor Course
Fri 7th (7:30pm) to Sun 9th Nov (5:00pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Fordell Firs, Dunfermline, KY11 7HQ
Would you love to learn how to lead archery sessions? Then come along to our beginners instructors course! The Archery GB Instructor Award is the industry’s leading training course for archery. The course is designed for learners with little or no prior experience of archery. |
Christmas Camps, Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead
Fri 28th (8:00pm) to Sun 30th Nov (3:30pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, PA24 8AQ
Experience the magic of the festive season at our Christmas Weekend Camp. Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland filled with joyous activities and holiday cheer. |
Christmas Camps, Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead
Fri 5th (8:00pm) to Sun 7th Dec (3:30pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, PA24 8AQ
Experience the magic of the festive season at our Christmas Weekend Camp. Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland filled with joyous activities and holiday cheer. |
Big Fordell Freeze
Fri 12th (7:00pm) to Sun 14th Dec (3:00pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Fordell Firs, Dunfermline, KY11 7HQ
This spectacular weekend camp is crafted exclusively for Scouts, combining thrilling activities, festive fun, and unforgettable experiences.
Challenge yourself with heart-pounding outdoor activities like the 3G Swing, Zip Line, Caving, and Climbing—plus some brand-new, exclusive experiences debuting at this event! From dawn to dusk, the excitement never stops.
When night falls, the fun continues with a dazzling lineup of evening entertainment. Dance the night away at our Silent Disco, explore the cozy charm of the Winter Market, or indulge in the excitement of the Fun Fair Zone. |
Christmas Camps, Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead
Fri 12th (8:00pm) to Sun 14th Dec (3:30pm)
Where: Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, PA24 8AQ
Experience the magic of the festive season at our Christmas Weekend Camp. Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland filled with joyous activities and holiday cheer. |