Skills for Life

We help young people gain the skills they need to shine bright

Dumfriesshire District Scouts is part of The Scout Association of the United Kingdom, and is one of five Districts which together form South West Scotland Region.

Welcome to Dumfriesshire

Dumfriesshire District Scouts is part of The Scout Association of the United Kingdom, and is one of five Districts which together form South West Scotland Region.

We have 11 Scout Groups based throughout Dumfriesshire, as well as a District campsite. Our Groups have their own Beaver Colonies, Cub Packs and Scout Troops. We have four explorer units and a local Scout Network.

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Aged 6 to 25?

Squirrels Logo 4-6 years
Beavers Logo 6-8 years
Cubs Logo 8-10½ years
Scouts Logo 10½-14 years
Explorers Logo 14-18 years
Network Logo 18-25 years

Adult volunteers

The Scouts award-winning training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouts as young people.

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Find your nearest group

Search for your nearest Scout Group by entering your postcode, or the town/city you're looking for, then hit search!

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Want to join the Adventure? Scouting is skateboarding, climbing, kayaking, camping, sailing and much much more.

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Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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