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The Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award - Combining outdoor learning & Community development

17/08/2026

Taking part in the SCQF level 6 & 7 while doing your Mark Scott Award?

There’s lots of personal reflection and goal setting involved. Start thinking about these 3 questions ahead of arriving at Loch Eil.

We’re looking forward to meeting you all!

14/08/2026

It’s nearly time for our residential adventures to start!
What do you need to pack?

⛰️Bring 5 days worth of clothes to be outdoors and active in. Longer socks make hiking boots more comfortable.

🌊 Bring one full set of lightweight clothes to wear in the water (shorts, T-shirt & a pair of old trainers). We’ll be in the water a few times throughout the week, but we have a drying room so one set is enough.

🥶Don’t forget a warm layer for our camping trip
🐞☀️🕶️ Bugspray, suncream and sunglasses are a good call too!

😴 Pajamas, a towel and toiletries for in the dorm.
🔌 A charger to keep your phone topped up for photos

💊Finally, don’t forget to pack any important medication!

Any questions or suggestions - comment below.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you all to Loch Eil soon!

12/08/2026

Meet the The Mark Scott Award team!

As a wee team, we don’t actually get the chance to work together much. So ahead of our groups starting for the term, we had a fun day scrambling in the mountains!

Adventure, team work, honest communication, and stepping a wee bit out of our comfort zone were all skills required for the day - practicing the same skills we will ask of our participants on their residential in just a few weeks!

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23/07/2026

It’s common for our participants to feel nervous about the social side of starting their Mark Scott Award.

If you’re starting with us after summer, hopefully it’s reassuring to know you’re not alone in this feeling.

Meeting new people, working with them in new environments - it’s actually fairly logical to have some anxiety.

But doing it anyway (in a supported environment, surrounded by likeminded peers) can be a wonderful confidence boost.

And each year, we end the Mark Scott Award journey with participants who are pleasantly surprised about the depths of some of the friendships they have built. And the confidence they’ve gained in meeting new people.

14/07/2026

The Mark Scott Award takes time, effort, and commitment.

But from that, there is huge potential for growth and learning. Students can choose to document some of that process and gain an SCQF Level 6&7 alongside their Mark Scott Award.

Interested?
Check out the additional info on the Outward Bound website, or chat to your instructor.

01/07/2026

Disconnect to reconnect 📵

Feedback from many participants over the years shows that an Outward Bound residential gives them the chance to be more present.

With our Mark Scott Award groups, students can keep their phones with them. But many later reflect that they enjoyed the chance to cut down their screen time, and focus on connecting with the people around them.

26/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Why celebrate pride month?
Rooted in protest, pride is a chance to celebrate the diversity of our communities, and acknowledge the challenges still faced by many LGBTQIA+ folks.

At The Mark Scott Award, we want to give every young person a place where they feel safe to be themselves.

22/06/2026

Get credit for the effort you put in 🏆

Youth work awards recognise your achievements outside of the classroom.

They demonstrate time commitment, evidence skill development, and give you real life examples that prove how good you at at teamwork, communication, problem solving & sticking with challenges.

Some other Awards overlap with the Mark Scott Award. Scroll for more info, and chat to your leaders to confirm they can provide the necessary evidence.

10/06/2026

Part 1: Residential
Part 2: Community Project

There’s still time to apply to take part in The Mark Scott Award. Find the application form on our website (link in bio)

If you’ve just started S6, this opportunity could support you to build confidence, make friends, and develop skills that are useful for life and work in the future.

Don’t miss out - apply today!

21/04/2026

Getting set up now, ahead of this evening’s annual Award Ceremony - what an amazing venue the Glasgow City Chambers is!

Really looking forward to welcoming all our graduating participants this evening, and hearing from the amazing about her adventures.

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C/o Robertson House, 152 Bath Street
Glasgow
G24TB

Website

http://www.mslfla.org/

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