Dumfriesshire District Scouts

06/02/2026

SWS Spark 26 - Brining everyone together to plan for a richer Scout Experience for our Young People and Adult Volunteers.

25/01/2026

A fantastic day bringing our volunteers together again..

Get in touch with our page, if you want to be part of something BIG….

05/12/2025

Sign up to join in with a brilliant night for our volunteers…

🎉 Spark by Night: A Social Night for Our Volunteers! 🎉

Scouting isn't just about adventure; it's about the fantastic community and the boost that being social brings! Volunteering is an experience, and enjoying gatherings like this together is all part of it.

Join us for Spark by Night, a well-deserved social event to thank our amazing volunteers! Partners are also very much welcome!

🗓️ Event Details
When: Saturday, 24th January
Where: The Riverside Hotel, Irvine, KA11 4LD
Time: 7pm-Late (Over 18s)
Cost: £30 per person

🔗 Sign Up Now!
Ready to join the fun? Secure your spot today! https://forms.office.com/e/r7fP7Lqr9k

🍽️ What's Included?
Your ticket covers a delicious 2-course dinner followed by a dance featuring both traditional Ceilidh and modern classics!

👔 Dress Code
Smart Casual

🌙 Accommodation Options
We've arranged a couple of options for those needing a place to stay:

Hotel: Reduced rates are available for accommodation at The Riverside Hotel.
Network Members: Local basic accommodation (hall/floor) is available for our Network members.

We are so looking forward to a great night celebrating all your hard work and enjoying each other's company!

01/12/2025

Our Cub Pack is opening in January!

For any young person aged 8 to 10 1/2, why not come along and try out Cubs?

Taster sessions are free! Sign up here: https://eu.jotform.com/form/241633599065060

28/11/2025

A brilliant opportunity for our volunteers to get together again. We will arrange transportation to this event.

Please Sign Up.

Calling ALL SWS volunteers! 📢

The start of 2026 will be an important milestone for our movement as we light the spark on our new strategy and help develop our NEXT STEP!

We would be delighted if you would join us at Spark South West on Saturday 24 January to begin that process together.

Please register your interest by the 14th December 2025 using the form link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/aM65M30GxF



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The Scouts

05/10/2025

Congratulations to all…

23/09/2025

Congrats Mitch.

Well deserved!

19/09/2025

‼️Group Lead Volunteers Start Applying for Free Go Outdoors Tents ‼️ …

EDIT: ⚠️ Due to the overwhelming interest we have now had to close applications, thank you so much for everyone who applied!

Group Lead Volunteers can apply for up to 5 free tents ⛺️ generously donated by GO Outdoors Please follow the link to apply: https://bit.ly/4pKN4OK

16/09/2025

Applications for Blair Atholl are closing soon!

Apply now and don’t miss out.

🟡BLAIR ATHOLL APPLICATIONS CLOSING⚫️

Applications to attend Blair Atholl 2026 are closing SUNDAY 21st SEPTEMBER .

Make sure your application is submitted so you don’t miss the chance!

Leaders - please pass this on to your young people

Link below to apply.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/KaeiaFH2Q0

01/09/2025

Blair Atholl 2026

Applications now open !

💛Blair Atholl 2026 APPLICATIONS OPEN🖤

Blair Atholl is back in 2026 for the 40th Jamborette. 🤩

An opportunity to experience International Scouting right here in Scotland. 🌏⚜️

We are encouraging Scouts who will be 14 by 20th July 2026 and Explorers to take that step and apply!

Scan the QR Code or use the link below to apply now!

You don’t want to miss it.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/KaeiaFH2Q0

Blair Atholl Jamborette (official)
Scouts Scotland

29/08/2025

3 days to go!

27/08/2025

5 days to go…..

Calling Scouts and Explorers from Dumfriesshire District Scouts

🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱
After celebrating the HUGE SUCCESS of our 🇳🇴 Explorer Belt Participants, our next exciting International Scouting opportunity is inviting youth applications to join Unit 11 to the WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE in Poland.

⛺️ 🇵🇱 Applications for WSJ 2027 close Midnight this Sunday. 🏕️ 🇵🇱

Selection day will take place 4th-5th of October at Lapwing Lodge.

SIGN UP NOW…

Do NOT let this opportunity pass you by….

https://form.jotform.com/252152723860353?fbclid=IwVERDUAMbAa9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHugpWQPFiyAhQlh6YM1tXBtHpmDNKismd7Q29FVx7YnNJzhRynJgzs35Xmce_aem_EtA29V-hlB7dbvrYdpsWJQ