Kemnay scouts selected for Antarctic expedition – 100 years since Shackleton
Two Scouts from Kemnay have been selected to recreate Ernest Shackleton’s Quest Expedition to Antarctica, a century on.
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PICTURES: Past and present Scouts visit Aberdeen to mark troop’s 100th birthday
Scores of past and present members of a north-east Scout troop have reunited to mark the organisation’s 100th birthday.
Beaver Scout Ethan, six, gets special badge for completing Three Peaks challenge
One of the smallest hillwalkers in the country has conquered some of the tallest mountains in Britain – thanks to a constant supply of Percy Pigs sweeties.
Aberdeenshire raft race makes waves on 40th anniversary
The new organisers of a decades-old raft race made a splash on its 40th anniversary.
North-east scouts among dozens to get surprise European trip
Scouts and guides from the north-east were among dozens awarded a surprise trip to the Netherlands.
North-east scouts to take over running of popular raft race
A north-east scout group is hoping to make waves this year after taking over the organisation of a popular raft race on its 40th anniversary.
Intrepid Scouts hope minibus will let them explore the country
Around 120 camping champions hope to take their pursuit to the next level by entering a Press and Journal competition to win a brand new minibus.
Highland Games committee pay for replacement scout hut after previous one torched by vandals
A scout hut which was deliberately torched last summer has been replaced thanks to the generosity of Highland Games organisers.
Inverness scouts to build playground for Ghanain deaf and blind kids
Scouts from Inverness are to head to Ghana to help build a playground for deaf and blind children in the African country.
Heartbreak for scouts as thieves target hut in early-morning raid
Heartless thieves have set back the efforts of a north-east scout troop which raised more than £120,000 to improve its historic base.
Work to refurbish north-east scout hut begins as troop approaches £132,000 target
A north-east scout troop is closing in on its £132,000 fundraising target to boost its battle to save its historic base.
‘Hopelessly lost’ scouts rescued from wilderness
A group of scouts was dramatically rescued by Coastguard helicopter after taking a “wrong turn” in a Highland wilderness.
VIDEO: Scout leader condemns culprits behind hut fire
A scout leader has claimed the culprits who burnt down a wooden hut could benefit from joining their group.
Police investigating scout hut blaze
A scout hut has been destroyed in a blaze this evening, prompting a police investigation.
Macduff Scouts make progress in expanding town centre base
A north-east scout troop has launched the process to rescue its historic home.
Macduff Scouts celebrate funding boost for historic home
A north-east scout troop has gained a boost in their efforts to save their historic home.
Inverurie Scout group take part in new campaign to engage with older people
A Scout group has been taking part in a national project by engaging with older people in the community.
Moray youngster celebrates badge success
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Hundreds of Scouts to descend on Royal Deeside
Hundreds of Scouts will descend on Deeside this weekend for a four-day camping event.
Third Scottish teenager diagnosed with meningitis after scouts Japan trip
A third teenager from the north of Scotland has contracted meningitis, it has been confirmed.
Two north of Scotland children in meningitis scare
Two Scottish youngsters are in hospital receiving treatment for meningitis after returning from an international Scouting event in Japan.
RAF Lossie pilots show Baltic youngsters around base
RAF Lossiemouth fighter pilots stationed in Estonia took a break from driving Russian aircraft from Baltic airspace to show off the wonder of their jets to local youngsters.
Aberdeenshire computer whiz given top award for designing website for scouts
An Aberdeenshire student has been honoured for his computing wizardry after he designed a trading website for local scouts.
Inverbervie Scout group has home once again thanks to handymen
An Aberdeenshire scout troop has a roof over its head again after locals raised £40,000 for refurbishments.