Another popular place for summer camps was Kerrera , by the Sound of Kerrera, at Oban
The 163 Gorgie Scout Troop had been here in 1964, and returned in 1967. The troop had to travel to Oban and take a ferry over to the island. Then they had to carry their equipment to the campsite, before setting up camp. This was a real adventure for the boys and leaders and the weather doesn’t appear to have been the best, although everyone seems to be having a great time.
Many of the participants still have to be identified, but the views of the island are wonderful. The campsite was open and quite exposed, with very little shelter. The photos are from slides taken by Mr R.B.Young Group Scout Leader. Eric Carbarns is Scout Leader,
Patrol project construction A game of volley ball Colin (Coco) Henry chopping carrots Peeling potaoes Mr Young and Ian Cockburn cooking a meal Patrol laying kit out for inspection. Their tent is a ‘cottage’ tent, which was great in summer as it shut the early morning light out, giving you a great sleep. Patrol project where the boys work together to construct something, gaining points for their patrol. Scouts on the ferry Older scouts catch up with the news on the ferry Flag break Not sure of this older scout’s name Fun in the sea Packed up and ready to leave On their way to church? Supper time Mr Young with pipe in place, and Eric Carbarns with two scouts on the ferry Our two man canoe going well on the Sound of Kerrera with parents and friends looking on Parent and friends can visit on second Sunday of camps, but this must have been a trekk for them. The whole group at church with Eric Carbarns (scout leader) right Checking the map Mr Young tries his hand at the rope walk Camp fire cooking View of part of main camp site with marquee and first aid tent Off on a hike Water sports in the sea Ian Cockburn (right) on the train Supper time Off on a walk, perhaps to church as scouts are in full uniform A bit of reading on the ferry Mr R.B.Young (group scout leader) takes full patrol and tent inspection Striking camp A game of volley ball It’s a long walk with the gear from the ferry to the camp site Morning exercise Boys by fire are Finlay Doctor and Ian Cockburn On the ferry Sound of Kerrera Swimming races in the sea Cross country with great view. Leader may be Keith Arnott Game of football The all important tuck shop Eric Carbarns with group of scouts Building rope walk Rope walk either after or before use! Eric Carbarns (scout leader) and Campbell McLean watch axemanship of young scout Among those watching someone chopping wood are Finlay Doctor, Ian Cockburn and Campbell McLean Washing up
