Midlothian District Scouts

Fun, friendship and adventure for young people in our community.

Two young people in climbing helmets and harnesses hugging and smiling during crate stacking

Come and belong

Young people aged 4 to 25 can join us for fun, friendship and adventure. There's a section for every age, and everyone's welcome.

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Can you help?

We need tea makers, activity planners and people who can lend a hand. Give as little or as much time as you can spare. You don't need to have been a Scout.

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Latest news

Midlothian Scouts News

Midlothian District Annual General Meeting 2026

You are warmly invited to the Midlothian District Scouts Annual General Meeting. Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Gorebridge Scout Hall, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4TT …

Midlothian Scouts News

Changes to criminal record checks in Scotland

All volunteers in Scotland must be fully compliant with the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 changes by 1 April 2026. Many more people will need to join the PVG scheme.

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Volunteer Vacancies

Scout volunteers with Explorer Scouts at camp

District Youth Lead – Midlothian District

Midlothian District Scouts is looking for a District Youth Lead to make sure Scouts across the district is shaped by young people aged 4 to 25, and to …

Scout volunteer teaching rope skills to young people outdoors

Programme Team Lead – Midlothian District

Midlothian District Scouts is looking for a volunteer to lead our District Programme Team, helping every section in the district run a safe, enjoyable and quality programme. About …

Scout volunteer with Scouts on an abseil

14-24 Team Leader – Midlothian District

Lead our District 14-24 Team and help the volunteers running Explorers, Young Leaders and Scout Network across Midlothian deliver great programmes.

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What we get up to

We're a place to belong. Each week we get together for games, time outdoors and challenges that build skills for life.

Everyone's welcome. Come as you are.

Where to find us