Beavers Thistle Award

The Thistle Awards provide a focus on Scotland, it’s people, and culture, whilst being fun and challenging for young people.

Why we believe Black Lives Matter

A statement on Black Lives Matter and the current situation in the US from Scouts’ Chief Executive, Matt Hyde.

DofE volunteer roles

Discover the key volunteer roles within DofE.

Explorers Performing Arts Activity Badge

The challenge of the performing arts: honesty, confidence, and expression, all words that define a Scout. You should be aiming to work towards this badge over 6 to 12 months.

Explorer Scouts

Find out about Explorer Scouts - a go-getting group of young people aged 14 to 18.

Welcome to Cubs

Join our introductory call, designed to give advice and guidance to leaders who opening a new Cub Pack.

Local Reward & Recognition Support Webinars - Using local events to recognise & reward volunteers

Discover the New Explorers Programme

Join this webinar to learn more about the redesign of the Explorer programme to launch in the summer 2026.

Explorers Science and Technology Activity Badge

From the weather around us to the electronics we use, learn more about the science we all rely on. You should be aiming to work towards this badge over a period of 6 to 12 months.

Noughts and crosses

Challenge a friend and test your skills with this natural noughts and crosses game.