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.
Midlothian District Scouts
Fun, friendship and adventure for young people in our community.
Come and belong
Young people aged 4 to 24 can join us for fun, friendship and adventure. There's a section for every age, and everyone's welcome.
Join usCan 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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Membership Fees 2026
The Membership Fee due after the Census in 2026 will be £60.50 (£60 for early payment). Here is how it breaks down and what it supports.
District Annual General Meeting 2025
You are invited to the Annual General Meeting of Midlothian District Scout Council on Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 7.30pm, Gorebridge Scout Hall.
Volunteer Vacancies
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 …
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 …
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.
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
Young people first: safeguarding and safety in Scouting
