Scouting in Aberdeen
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Aberdeen is a Scout District of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom, covering the city of Aberdeen and its environs in Scotland. The District Commissioner is Jacqui Duncan.
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[edit] Organisation
With the change in the structure of Scottish Scouting on 1st April 2008, Scouting in Aberdeen changed from being one Scout Area to a Scout District within the new North East Region.
[edit] Scout Groups
- 1st City of Aberdeen
- 4th Aberdeen
- 9th Aberdeen
- 14th Aberdeen (Springhill)
- 16th Aberdeen (Torry)
- 17th Aberdeen (Grammar School)
- 18th Aberdeen (Special Needs)
- 21st Aberdeen (Cults)
- 23rd Aberdeen (Holburn West)
- 25th Aberdeen (Beechgrove)
- 27th Aberdeen (Hilton)
- 38th Aberdeen (Rubislaw)
- 46th Aberdeen (Bridge of Don
- 53rd Aberdeen (Craigiebuckler)
- 55th Aberdeen (Kincorth)
- 58th Aberdeen (Cutler)
- 62nd Aberdeen (Ferryhill)
- 63rd Aberdeen (1st Cove Bay)
- 65th Aberdeen (Milltimber)
- 66th Aberdeen (Greyfriars)Craigiebuckler
- 67th Aberdeen (1st Kingswells)
- 1st Dyce
- Stoneywood
[edit] Explorer Scout Units
- Bon Accord
- Craigiebuckler
- Deeside
- Aberdeen North
- Mannofield
- Oldmachar
[edit] Scout Network
[edit] Scout Fellowships
Scouting in Aberdeen is supported by 2 Scout Fellowships, which assist in various activities throughout the district. The Green Room fellowship mainly supports the District's yearly Gang Show & the Templars' Fellowship maintain & staff the local campsite (see below).
[edit] Campsites
The Templars' Park Scout Campsite is located about 8 miles west of the city of Aberdeen, and is maintained by the City of Aberdeen Scout Council. The site has capacity for around 2,000 campers, as well as indoor accommodation. A number of Scouting activities are provided on site, including archery and pioneering, and there are also a number of local facilities providing other adventurous activities.
