The 163rd Gorgie Scouts travelled all over Scotland on summer and weekend camps, and sometimes would return over the years to favourite places.
Aviemore was a favourite place and here you can see scouts visiting in 1965. It’s interesting to see the khaki uniforms change around 1969/70, and the travel arrangements also change over time, from our removals van to coaches, The towns are also recorded well in these earlier times.
Most names in this period are not known, but if anyone can enlighten us with more details drop us a line. These photos are taken from Mr Young’s slides.
Pitching tents Mr Young and two scouts (nk) perhaps on their way to church as they look a bit smart today He’s well tired after that run Getting washed in the river looks a bit cold Cross country Looks very creative almost like a dance on trees, but they are involved in a patrol task Breaking of flag Clan Monument at Culloden Moor A visit to Culloden Moor A young Donald Clifford and Mr Young, who is lighting a Primus Stove Eric Carbarns inspecting a patrol and tent Putting the marquee up Making the marquee water tight Three scouts (nk) and Finlay Doctor map reading Mr Young liked a good puff of his pipe, which helped keep the midgies away Catching a ball Eric Carbarns, Scout Leader, and scouts getting washed in the river Mr Young and scout on wet streets of Inverness Day trip to Inverness Patrol and tent Inspection
