Nearly 40 youngsters from the Highlands and Islands and the north east of Scotland have returned home after spending two weeks in America with 45,000 other scouts.
They were on a trip as part of the World Scout Jamboree, a skills and adventure festival which took place in West Virginia.
They shared skills with young people from almost every country in the world while enjoying adventures in picturesque North America.
Steven MacLennan, 26, from Shetland explained: “The jamboree was an incredible experience; it was an inspiring opportunity to showcase and highlight that we are all unique and diverse, but when a group of people who have more commonalities and a shared values come together, amazing things happen.
“The opportunity to meet and work with multiple people from other cultures provided a once in a lifetime opportunity to the 45,000 participants to learn more about one another, their cultures and to share activities.”
“My favourite memory was leading the north of Scotland unit to the opening ceremony in kilts with bagpipes playing over a suspension bridge. We made such an impression on everyone that we ended up at the front of the main stage for the opening show.”
The event was opened by UK chief scout Bear Grylls, who said: ‘World Scout Jamborees only happen every four years and tens of thousands of scouts attend each one.
“They are incredible festivals of peace, friendship and adventure.
“Young people will make friends for life with people from over 150 countries, experience different food, language and culture while learning new skills.
“It will be the journey of a lifetime.”
