1st Gourock - CDO Scout Group

29/09/2026

Well done to our Gary and Andy. Very well deserved!

A Special Recognition on Bute ⚜️

There was a very special moment during this year’s Mark Muir Challenge Weekend on the Isle of Bute, as Gary McEachran and Andy MacDougall were both presented with the Award for Merit in recognition of their excellent service to Scouting.

The awards were presented at Ettrick Bay by Mark and Kyle, Greenock & District Lead Volunteers, making an already memorable weekend even more special.

Gary and Andy have both given a huge amount of their time, energy and commitment to Scouting, helping to create opportunities, adventures and experiences for young people across the District.

A very well-deserved recognition for two fantastic volunteers.

Congratulations Gary and Andy — and thank you for everything you continue to give to Scouting! 👏⚜️

23/09/2026

Few features in the district Scout Notes this week for the Group and Darroch E.S.U

22/09/2026

SCOUTS

Good fun at scouts last night as we finished off the fire safety badge. We had a look at different types of extinguishers, how to keep low in smoke, how firefighters use their senses to search compartments and keeping a campfire safe. Well done to all the scouts who attended both nights and will receive their badges soon.

Greenock and District Scouts

22/09/2026

CUBS

We had brilliant fun last night building and floating our rafts ⛵ Some excellent team work and creativity on display and well done to the winning team!
Over 50 badges were given out too, from cycling, Time in the Water, Skating, Hobbies, Book Reading and more - happy sewing everyone! 🧵🪡

Also, just a wee reminder that if anyone has hiking/ourdoor gear or bits of uniform that your cub has grown out of, it can be handed as part of the clothing swap!

No Cubs next week as its a holiday Monday so we'll see you all again on the 6th Oct 😊

Greenock and District Scouts

16/09/2026

SCOUTS
On Monday night we visited the Old Gourock Library for an engineering session with Paul!
Scouts learned the basic principles of how gears worked and used lego to build some different gadgets !

Scout of the week this week goes to David for using his imagination and skills he had learned to make a working car with a motor ! Well Done David!

Greenock and District Scouts Creative Regeneration

15/09/2026

🏆 Three in a Row for 1st Gourock Scouts!

A huge congratulations to 1st Gourock Scouts, winners of the Hardie/Webster Camping Competition 2026! 🎉⚜️

In an incredible achievement, the troop has now won the competition for the third year in a row — a fantastic reflection of the skills, teamwork and determination shown by their Scouts.

We are incredibly proud of them all. A massive well done to the Scouts who represented 1st Gourock and to the volunteer team who have supported, coached and encouraged them along the way.

Three years. Three wins. What an achievement! 🏆🏆🏆

Well done, 1st Gourock! 💜⚜️

15/09/2026

⛸️ 1st Gourock Cubs Take to the Ice!

This week, 1st Gourock Cubs swapped the Scout Hall for the ice rink with a brilliant night of ice skating at the Waterfront Leisure Complex!

There were plenty of smiles, a few wobbles and lots of fun as the Cubs took to the ice together. A fantastic night out and another great experience for the Pack! ⛸️⚜️

06/09/2026

SCOUTS
Last week scouts were challenged to finding a list of different points of interest around the Gourock area, using only their own map skills and some 6 figure grid references! 🧭🗺

Each patrol was teamed with a leader for supervision and the odd hint 😅

All did a fantastic job with only 1 or 2 locations not found due to time constraints 🕘

Greenock and District Scouts

06/09/2026

CUBS
Last week our Cubs enjoyed a brilliant night hike out around the local wind farm. All did incredibly well and had lots of fun making the most of a night out of the hall.

Greenock and District Scouts

26/08/2026

BEAVERS
Beavers started back this week with fun and games. We were delighted to welcome 7 new beavers to start their journey in Scouting.