Ross, Skye and Lochalsh District Scouts

10/10/2026

05/10/2026

👏We are pleased to announce that the Zodiac Awards can now be linked to the new Explorer Challenge Awards. Completing a series of Zodiac Challenges incorporating the six “Experience Principles" can make for a great Adventure Challenge.

If organising your own camps, have a look at the Zodiac Platinum Award and it’s links to the Leadership Challenge Award. The Zodiac Award is there to encourage Scouts, Explorers and Networkers to try a more diverse range of camping experiences, don’t be afraid to make your own challenges.

Find out more about the Zodiac Award here: https://scouts.scot/for-volunteers/badges-awards/zodiac-award/

03/10/2026

Contact us – Ross, Skye and Lochalsh Scouts
(Please note some are Gmail accounts which will no longer be used in due course and moved to rslscouting.scot)

District Lead and Support Team
Email: [email protected]
Switchboard for RSL: 01381 650141

Support Team Lead
Adam Cowan
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01381 650141

District Support and Development
Oran Silversides
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01381 650141

District Badge Secretary
Jaqi Macfarlane
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01381 650141

District Secretary
Steve Carroll
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01381 650141

District Treasurer
Kirsty Connell-Skinner
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01381 650141

District Scout Council Chair
Frank Hallett
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01381 650141

Explorers Team Lead
Donald Beaton
Email: [email protected]

Program Support Team
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01381 650141

22/09/2026

21/09/2026

09/09/2026

🏕️ 2 DAYS TO GO UNTIL CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS! 🏕️

The countdown is officially on… applications for Cally Rally 2026 close in THIS FRIDAY! ⏰

If you’ve been meaning to get your application in, now is the time to get your form submitted and make sure you’re part of the adventure!

📅 Application deadline: Friday 11 September

Whether you’re coming back for another year or thinking about joining us for the first time, we’d love to have you there!

Know another group, Scout, Explorer or Leader who should be coming? Tag them, send them this post, or give them a gentle nudge to get their application in too! 📣

Let’s make Cally Rally 2026 one to remember. 💜💛

👉 https://www.cally-rally.org.uk/booking-information

11/08/2026

🎪One month to go until applications close!🎪

A quick reminder that applications close on Friday 11 September.

If your group is planning to join us at Cally Rally in October, now’s the time to get your application submitted! 🏕️

Don’t leave it until the last minute – get your forms in, secure your place, and start looking forward to another fantastic weekend of adventure, activities and making memories.

📅 Applications close: Friday 11 September

👉 https://www.cally-rally.org.uk/booking-information

If you have any questions, just send us a message – we’re always happy to help.

We can’t wait to see you all at Cally Rally! 💜💛

25/07/2026

We are looking to start up a Highlands And Islands Regional Scouting Pipe Band.

We would meet a few times a year at the Avoch Sea Scout Centre.

The aim would be to allow Young People the opportunity of playing in a pipe band and being able to attend events!

We need your help to make this happen. We are looking for Adults in scouting, or people willing to join us, who wish to instruct young people in all aspects. We also need young people. No matter the ability!

If you could complete the below form and submit it we can gather an idea of what kind of numbers we have.

If you have any questions please contact Oran Silversides.

Email- [email protected]

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17/06/2026

01/06/2026

Contact Details remain the same for the District
Tel: 01381 650141
Email: [email protected]