1st Kemnay Scout Group

09/09/2026

1st Kemnay Scouts AGM

📆Wednesday 23rd September 2026
⏰1930 - 2030
📍Kemnay Scout Hut

All are very welcome to attend the AGM in 2 weeks time in the scout hut.

Tea and coffee on will be served along with a biscuit or 2!

We would love to have some new faces come and attend and hear how the club is doing and the great year of activities that the different groups have had.

Please email '[email protected]' if you would like further information or would like to attend.

29/06/2026

And that’s a wrap on Kemnay Beaver Session 2025/26!
What a fantastic year it's been! From learning healthy habits and enjoying festive fun, to an exciting visit to the fire station and so much more, our Beavers have been busy all year learning, growing, and earning plenty of badges along the way.
We couldn't be prouder of all they have achieved and can't wait to welcome everyone back for even more adventures next year.
Here's just a small snippet of what we've been up to! 🦫😊🥳

14/04/2026

Bill Shand

Anyone who has been involved in Scouting in Kemnay since 1958 will likely have known Bill Shand. That was the year he began his role as an Assistant Scout Leader — a position he held for an incredible 48 years, until 2006.

For the following 13 years, Bill continued to help weekly with the Scouts as a Troop Helper. In recognition of his dedication, he was honoured within Scouting for completing 60 years of adult service. Before becoming a leader, Bill had also been a Cub and Scout in the 1st Kemnay Scout Group and later met with the Garioch District Rover Crew.

Bill was a leader who trained Scouts in many skills over the years. He also served as Troop Treasurer, ensuring annual and camp fees were always organised and paid. While training Scouts, Bill was noticed by all. And good fun to be around. However, it was the work behind the scenes that many adults knew him best for — particularly his role as the Group Quartermaster. Bill looked after all the Group’s equipment, arranging repairs when needed and ensuring everything was ready for use.

He was the first person at the hall for weekly Scout meetings, making sure the heating was on and the floor swept. A few times each year he would even bring his own hoover from home to give the place a proper clean.

The 1st Kemnay Scout Group is extremely grateful for — and indebted to — Bill for everything he did for Scouting, both locally in Kemnay and within the wider Scouting community.

Scouting was not Bill’s only interest. In earlier years he was a member of the Garioch Hill Climbing Club, played competitive table tennis, and served on the committee of the Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team. More recently, he was a member of the gardening club, a Church Elder, and a talented photographer, while continuing to take a keen interest in Scouting. Bill loved to travel and enjoyed holidays across the UK and Europe, as well as trips to Israel and the United States.

After breaking his pelvis, Bill was less able to get out and about, but he kept himself busy at home reading and watching a wide variety of sports on television — especially rugby.

After a lifetime of service to others, Bill passed away peacefully on Thursday 26 March.

His funeral will take place on Saturday 18 April at 10:30am at the Church on Fraser Place, Kemnay.

A life well lived.

05/04/2026

26/03/2026

🌟 ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED– MAKE A DIFFERENCE LOCALLY! 🌟

Our local Scout Group is continuing to grow, and with more young people joining, we’re looking for additional volunteers to help with the Scout Group.

Being a volunteer is highly rewarding – you’ll help young people build confidence, learn life skills, and have fun along the way. 🏕️🔥

👉 No previous Scouting experience needed
👉 Full support and training provided
👉 A great way to make new friends and join a welcoming team
👉 Flexible commitment – every bit of help counts

If you’d like to give back to your community, try something new, and play a real part in shaping young lives, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Message us to find out more or come along and see what we do!



Email: [email protected]

13/01/2026

🌟 VOLUNTEERS WANTED – MAKE A DIFFERENCE LOCALLY! 🌟

Our local Scout Group is growing fast, and with more young people joining, we’re looking for new volunteers to help with Scouts and Explorers.

Being a volunteer is highly rewarding – you’ll help young people build confidence, learn life skills, and have fun along the way. 🏕️🔥

👉 No previous Scouting experience needed
👉 Full support and training provided
👉 A great way to make new friends and join a welcoming team
👉 Flexible commitment – every bit of help counts

If you’d like to give back to your community, try something new, and play a real part in shaping young lives, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Message us to find out more or come along and see what we do!



Email: [email protected]

15/12/2025

Yesterday the Kemnay Scout Group undertook the 1st of 2 Christmas Card deliveries in the village. In excess of 500 cards were hand delivered by the members and parents of the group. Traditionally, the 2nd week is usually busier and we hope this is the same this year! There are boxes in the Co-Op, Chemist's, Morrisons & Littlewood Court.

Please post your cards in the boxes along with your donations and we will take care of the rest!

We kindly remind that the cards are for the Kemnay area only and please write the name and address as fully as you can - a few slipped through for other areas including England and sadly we have to pay to pass these on via Royal Mail which impacts our fundraising.

Thank you so much for your support of this worthy cause and Merry Christmas 🎄