District Lead Volunteer - Midlothian Scouts

02/10/2026

Congratulations to Shamaila (Shamz) Nwaz Beaver Team Leader of the 7th Ehsan Midlothian Scout Group, who was presented with the Chief Scout’s 5 Year Service Award at their AGM. The service also includes time at 3rd Huddersfield North.

It was great to see such new active Group flourish with the enthusiasm and commitment of Leaders like Shamz.

28/09/2026

Congratulations to Richard Ferguson, Trustee of the 21st Midlothian Newtongrange Scout Group
who was awarded his Chief Scout’s 10 year Service award at the Scout Group’s Scout Groups AGM tonight well done.

28/09/2026

Congratulations to Karen Ferguson, Cub Team Team Leader / Trustee of the 21st Midlothian Newtongrange Scout Group who was awarded her Chief Scout’s 10 year Service award at the Scout Group’s Scout Groups AGM tonight well done.

21/09/2026

Congratulations to Trish Elder-Gracie, Group Lead Volunteer of the 14th Midlothian Bonnyrigg Scout Group who was awarded her Chief Scout’s 15 year Service award at the Scout Group’s Scout Activities Evening and AGM tonight well done.

14/06/2026

Contratulations to David from 14th Midlothian Bonnyrigg Scout Group who voluteers as a Young Leader in Beavers and Scouts. David has completed his Young Leader training, by doing 11 modules, including First Response and 4 missions. This is on top of his recent award of the Saltire Summit Award for 200 hours volunteering as a Young Person. Well done.

14/06/2026

Congratulations to Greig MacBride the Group Lead Volunteer at the 49th Midlothian Rosewell Scout Group for achieving his Group Lead Volunteer's Wood Badge as he as completed all his adult training

14/06/2026

13/06/2026

Huge thanks to the team of volunteers from the Scout Troops and Explorer Units. That have made this all possible.

05/06/2026

Congratulations to David a Young Leader who was awarded his Saltire Summit Award for volunteering in excess of 200 hours at the Midlothian Volunteer Awards at Newbattle Abbey College this Volunteers week.

David has began volunteering aged 14 and has since become a Young Leader with the 14th Midlothian Bonnyrigg Scout Group. He regularly supports a range of important tasks from managing weekly meetings to supporting in the delivery of activities. His enthusiasm and positive attitude has made David a valued role model for the young people and helped to create a welcoming environment for the Beavers and Scouts. Outside of the Scouts, he has contributed towards the community by helping with spreading awareness and raising funds for the Scottish Poppy Appeal.
David's dedication and willingness to help out has made him a valued member of the Leadership Teams. Midlothian Community Action 14th Midlothian Bonnyrigg Scout Group