Find a Scout group in Midlothian
Midlothian District Scouts has eight Scout groups and a district Young Leader Unit, all run entirely by volunteers. Find the group nearest you, check which sections it runs and when they meet, then add your child to its waiting list.
How joining works
- Choose a group below and use its join button. The form adds your child to that Scout group’s waiting list.
- You’ll get an automated reply. Someone from the group will be in touch when a space becomes available.
- Our groups are very busy and run entirely by volunteers. If you’ve heard nothing after an extended period, email info@midlothianscouts.org.uk and we can check the status for you.
When you email us, please include:
- your child’s first name and surname
- your child’s date of birth
- which Scout group’s waiting list you added them to
Sections and ages
Scouts is split into age-based sections. Not every group runs every section, so check each group’s details below.
Squirrels
4 to 6 years
Beavers
6 to 8 years
Cubs
8 to 10½ years
Scouts
10½ to 14 years
Explorers
14 to 18 years
Network
18 to 25 years
Young people aged 14 to 18 can also join the Midlothian District Young Leader Unit and help run a younger section.
Meeting nights at a glance
| Group |  4 to 6 years |  6 to 8 years |  8 to 10½ years |  10½ to 14 years |  14 to 18 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnyrigg | Mon or Fri | Tues or Weds | Mon | Fri | |
| Dalkeith | Mon | Mon | Mon | ||
| Ehsan (Muslim) Bonnyrigg | Fri | Fri | Fri | ||
| Glencorse | Weds | Weds | Weds | ||
| Gorebridge | Tues | Weds | Mon | Fri | Thurs |
| Newtongrange | Fri | Thurs | Weds | ||
| Penicuik | Weds | Weds or Thurs | Weds or Thurs | Tues | |
| Rosewell | Tues | Tues | Tues | Tues |
Our Scout groups
1st Midlothian Gorebridge
Where we meet
Gorebridge Scout Hall
Hunterfield Road
Gorebridge
EH23
Sections and meeting nights
- Squirrels (4 to 6 years): Tuesday
- Beavers (6 to 8 years): Wednesday
- Cubs (8 to 10½ years): Monday
- Scouts (10½ to 14 years): Friday
- Explorers (14 to 18 years): Thursday (partnered with the Midlothian Explorer Scout Unit)
Founded: 11 March 1911
5th Midlothian Glencorse
Where we meet
Scots Corner Community Centre
Blackhall Terrace
Penicuik
EH26 0EW
Sections and meeting nights
- Beavers (6 to 8 years): Wednesday
- Cubs (8 to 10½ years): Wednesday
- Scouts (10½ to 14 years): Wednesday
7th Ehsan Midlothian (Muslim Scout Group)
A new Muslim Scout group based in Bonnyrigg. It’s part of the international Scout movement and provides activities and personal development opportunities for young people with an Islamic ethos.
Where we meet
Beavers and Cubs:
Our Lady of Consolation Church Hall
46 Eskdale Drive
Bonnyrigg
EH19 2JT
View Our Lady of Consolation Church Hall on Google Maps
Scouts:
St Leonard’s Church Hall
Dobbie’s Road
Bonnyrigg
EH18 1LR
View St Leonard’s Church Hall on Google Maps
Group contact
Sunna Ahmed
Group lead volunteer
sunna.ahmed@midlothianscouts.org.uk
Sections and meeting nights
- Beavers (6 to 8 years): Friday
- Cubs (8 to 10½ years): Friday
- Scouts (10½ to 14 years): Friday
11th Midlothian Penicuik
Where we meet
Penicuik Scout Hall
40 Kirkhill Road
Penicuik
EH26 8JB
View Penicuik Scout Hall on Google Maps
Group contact
Richard Fairbairn
Group lead volunteer
richard.fairbairn@midlothianscouts.org.uk
Sections and meeting nights
- Beavers (6 to 8 years): Wednesday
- Cubs (8 to 10½ years): Wednesday or Thursday
- Scouts (10½ to 14 years): Wednesday or Thursday
- Explorers (14 to 18 years): Tuesday
14th Midlothian Bonnyrigg
Where we meet
Bonnyrigg Scout Hall
Eldindean Road
Bonnyrigg
EH19 2HJ
View Bonnyrigg Scout Hall on Google Maps
Group contact
Trish Elder-Gracie
Group Scout leader
trish.gracie@bonnyriggscouts.uk
Website: www.bonnyriggscouts.uk
Sections and meeting nights
- Beavers (6 to 8 years): Monday or Friday
- Cubs (8 to 10½ years): Tuesday or Wednesday
- Scouts (10½ to 14 years): Monday
- Explorers (14 to 18 years): Friday (partnered with the Midlothian Explorer Scout Unit)
Founded: 1912
21st Midlothian Newtongrange
Where we meet
Newtongrange Scout Hall
Park Road
Newtongrange
EH22
View Newtongrange Scout Hall on Google Maps
Group contact
Caroline Duncan
Acting group Scout leader
newtongrangescouts@gmail.com
Sections and meeting nights
- Beavers (6 to 8 years): Friday
- Cubs (8 to 10½ years): Thursday
- Scouts (10½ to 14 years): Wednesday
33rd Midlothian Dalkeith
Where we meet
St John’s & Newton Church Halls
31 Eskbank Road
Dalkeith
Midlothian
EH22 1HJ
View St John’s & Newton Church Halls on Google Maps
Group contact
Alice Murray
Group lead volunteer
alice.murray@midlothianscouts.org.uk
Sections and meeting nights
- Beavers (6 to 8 years): Monday
- Cubs (8 to 10½ years): Monday
- Scouts (10½ to 14 years): Monday
Founded: 2014
49th Midlothian Rosewell
Where we meet
St Matthew’s Church Hall
36 Carnethie Street
Rosewell
EH24 9AT
View St Matthew’s Church Hall on Google Maps
Group contact
Gregor MacBride
Group Scout leader
Sections and meeting nights
- Beavers (6 to 8 years): Tuesday
- Cubs (8 to 10½ years): Tuesday
- Scouts (10½ to 14 years): Tuesday
- Explorers (14 to 18 years): Tuesday
District Young Leader Unit
This unit is open to young people from across Midlothian District, whichever group they’re in.
Midlothian District Young Leader Unit
Young Leaders (14 to 18 years). Open to all 14 to 18-year-olds in the district. Young Leaders are encouraged to work towards their Young Leader Belt Award, Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards and the Chief Scout’s Award.
Once you join, there’s a Facebook group where you can stay in touch with everyone else in the unit.
Unit contact: Callum Anderson (Explorer Scout leader, Bonnyrigg ESU)
callum@bonnyriggesu.org.uk
Waiting a while for a reply?
Email us with your child’s first name and surname, date of birth and the group whose waiting list you joined, and we’ll check the status for you.