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Girlguiding Scotland has more than 40,000 members across Scotland with a mission to inspire and empower girls to be the best they can be. We know all girls are amazing and can do anything they set their mind to. Girlguiding Scotland encourages them to try new challenges and adventures, be it camping abroad, canoeing or partying at our very own pop concert, Tartan Gig. Each new experience helps Sco

ttish Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section members find out how much they’re capable of, learn skills that will give them a head start in life and make a positive difference to those around them. Most importantly they have loads of fun and build brilliant friendships along the way! We’ve been helping girls push the limits for more than 100 years – listening to them and changing with the times so we stay one step ahead. Our more than 9,000 amazing volunteers have a brilliant time too – learning new skills, being inspiring role models for girls and making friends for life.

20/06/2026

Did you know Girlguiding Scotland members aged 14-25 can register to stand as a candidate in the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) elections?

If you’d like to represent Girlguiding members from across Scotland and advocate for the issues impacting them, SYP is where your voice can find its place!

No previous experience required.

You can get in touch for support by emailing: [email protected]

If you’re interested, register here: https://elections.syp.org.uk/elections/

18/06/2026

Edinburgh Guide Shop summer holiday hours

Our Edinburgh shop will be closed from 4pm Friday 26 June and will reopen 10am Tuesday 28 July.

You can still shop with us online and orders will be shipped as normal.

Visit our online shop here 👇
https://shop.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/

17/06/2026

Become a peer educator and give girls a space to talk about what's important to them!

As a peer educator you will explore important topics like mental wellbeing, safety and gender stereotypes, using your own experiences to become a role model for girls all across Scotland.

If you are 14-25 join us in September at our next peer education training weekend. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4uBcmA3

If you know someone who would make a great peer educator make sure to share the link with them 🔗

16/06/2026

There's still time to nominate someone for a bursary to attend Camp Càirdeas in 2027!

Camp Càirdeas is our large-scale camp for Guides and Rangers which will take place in Fordell Firs in Dunfermline in July 2027.

Girlguiding Scotland will be offering a small number of bursaries to help girls who might otherwise miss out, attend Camp Càirdeas. Each bursary will cover the cost of a camp ticket (£450). Leaders can nominate the girls who they feel would benefit most.

Find out more about the bursary and how to nominate someone for a bursary here: https://bit.ly/43TCBGS

15/06/2026

The Saltire Awards are Scotland’s national scheme for celebrating young volunteers aged 11–25.

Recently, Lily from Larkfield Rangers was awarded a Saltire Award after logging an amazing 100 hours of volunteering as a young leader with Larkfield Rainbows.

We talked to Lily about her role as a young leader and what it was like earning a Saltire Award.

"If you’re thinking about doing the Saltire Award, go for it! It is a worthwhile investment of your time and effort, and it will pay off in the long run. It is also a very rewarding type of volunteering, and you won’t regret it."

Read more here: 👇
https://bit.ly/4v4RwtD

14/06/2026

Last week was Volunteers’ Week where we said a massive thank you to volunteers all over Scotland.

Our amazing volunteers give up their time to help girls learn new skills and grow in confidence all year round. So we want to make sure the work of our volunteers is celebrated throughout the year – not just on Volunteers’ Week!

Here's some ways you can celebrate the volunteers in your life all year round 👇

https://www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/about/news/how-you-can-celebrate-volunteers-outside-of-volunteers-week/

13/06/2026

Are you 18-30 and looking to develop your skills and be part of a supportive community across Scotland? Join us on Tuesday 30 June at 11am for a Routes: Develop session – designed for 18 to 30-year-olds in Girlguiding Scotland to connect, learn and lead with confidence.

June's session is all about WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting)! We'll be joined by Lily who a WAGGGS volunteer. She'll be sharing more about her role, introducing the WAGGGS leadership mindsets and how to put them into practice.

Find out more and sign up here: https://www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/events/routes-develop-june/

12/06/2026

Are you a Girlguiding Scotland member aged 14-25?

If so, you can now register to stand as a candidate for Girlguiding Scotland in the upcoming Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) elections. If you’d like to represent Girlguiding members from across Scotland and advocate for the issues impacting them, SYP is where your voice can find its place! 🗳

No previous experience required.

You can get in touch for support by emailing: [email protected]🤝

If you’re interested, register today: https://elections.syp.org.uk/elections/

10/06/2026

In 2027 we are running a week long, large scale camp for Guides and Rangers at Fordell Firs in Dunfermline.

Girlguiding Scotland will be offering a small number of bursaries to help girls who might otherwise miss out, attend Camp Càirdeas. Each bursary will cover the cost of a camp ticket (£450). Leaders can nominate the girls who they feel would benefit most.

Find out more about the bursary and how to nominate someone for a bursary here: https://bit.ly/43TCBGS

09/06/2026

Are you passionate about adventurous activities and want to help support the network of outdoor activities advisers and counties across Scotland? We are looking for a volunteer to be our new adventure activities network coordinator

As the outdoor activities network coordinator, you will work with our outdoor activities advisers, giving them and our counties advice and support for activities, and finding expert advice when needed.

Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/43o6I9e

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16 Coates Crescent
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+441312264511

Website

http://www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/

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