⚜️🎈 Happy Founders Day Lord Baden Powell. ⚜️🎈 This evening we'll be having a short Founder's Day Service and invite current members and former scouts to join us at Inverness Cathedral at 6:30pm for a short 45 minute service of thanks. Lord Baden Powell once said “The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.” What memories do you have of your scouting days?

At scouts tonight, Friday Night was pancake night. Flipping good fun and less chaotic than usual #skillsforlife

Come along to our Prize Bingo afternoon this Saturday 2pm - 4:30pm FREE ENTRY! Pay per bingo book of 6 games - £5 per book or £20 for a family of 4 or more. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served. Biscuits and home baking will also be available to accompany your cuppa! Donations of home baking will be gratefully received on the day. Aaaand finally, there will be raffle tickets sold and drawn on the day, so try your luck to support the Scout’s summer camp. Raffle prizes will also be gratefully received and these can be handed into sectional meetings prior to the event or on the day. Parking is limited at our venue so we encourage eco-friendly transport for this event. Cycling, bussing, walking or scootering are all fantastic methods of coming along. We look forward to seeing you there.

Wishing all our young people and volunteers a very Merry Christmas!

On Wednesday the scouts went to the Town House to learn about our rich civic history in Inverness from Cllr Mackenzie. #skillsforlife

Great to see a good turnout at for Remembrance Sunday today at Crown Church with Crown Scouts

A bit late. On Friday the Scouts heard from Finlay about his adventures in Korea at the World Scout Jamboree.

The Scouts had a fantastic time this weekend with our last camp of the season (indoors!) at Tomintoul. Despite the wet and chilly weather, our Halloween themed fun included hiking, pumpkin carving and learning about Día de Muertos.

This weekend, some of our scouts completed their Expedition Challenge hiking in Culbin Forest, developing their navigaiton skills. #SkillsForLife

Last night the scouts were at Abriachan in the very warm weather for an evening of archery and pioneering in the forest

We were delighted to welcome our District Commissioner Paul to Scouts this evening for our Air Activities night. At the end of our meeting we were very proud to have Paul present Franio with his Chief Scout's Gold Award and Lexi with a Commissioner's Commendation, recognising her representing Scotland in Basketball for her age range. #SkillsForLife

Scouts are back after a chilled out summer and back with some team building, from budding towers, lighting candles, parachuting eggs and the blind leading the blind. Great to have 6 new scouts with 2 cubs moving up and 4 from our want to join list. #SkillsForLife

We've been delighted to welcome and support @wogglejogle as they travel from John O'Groats to lands end. You can support them and donate at www.wogglejogle.co.uk

All on the train and very nearly home after our adventure week in London.

Today we went to the home of Scouting to explore and to enjoy the 3G Swing and some rafting

Today weedt the big smoke for our visit to St Albans where we explored the cathedral before an afternoon of geocaching and a joint troop night with local scouts.

Tonight we returned to our friends at the Lord Amory who kindly hosted us to an evening of kayaking and sailing.

This morning we learnt about the Mail Rail and post at the postal museum

The weather wasn't with us this evening as we've had heavy rain

We overcame the Northern line being suspended to e eventually reach and enjoy a great day at the RAF Museum

We wrapped up our day with a visit to parliament where the scouts debated banning homework (the ayes had it). Back to site for some archery and a campfire

This morning the scouts headed for St Paul's before some time in the Tate Modern before our walk along the southbank towards Parliamenr

An evening of laughter and fun at Scouts the Musical. We'll done to Malcolm for going up on stage for the Scout Games

Today we went exploring London and even walked down The Mall

We're all setup in London and have been exploring the Campsite before heading into London tomorrow.

We're well on our way to summer camp with @lner Inverness - Kings Cross.

It's four and five stars for Scouts! The Musical ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ We're looking forward to this on Sunday night as part of of Scouts Summer Camp

Last Saturday saw the post-covid return of our family fun afternoon and AGM. We were delighted to have such a great turnout and fantastic weather as we celebrated activities of the group over the last year and look ahead to the next.

On Friday nights the scouts were practising their tent pitching ahead of our summer camp to London as well as Orientreeing and playing Mappleships

In a little under 4 weeks the scout troop will be in London's West End for Scouts the Musical as part of our summer camp

On Friday nights the scouts were building chariots, as they learnt (or re-learnt) how tie lashings before we raised the chariots in the park, with the winners being the first back over the line (or the one that held together longest) #SkillsForLife

Today we’re celebrating the #Coronation of HM King Charles III. It’s an opportunity for us all to reflect on service to others, which is a key part of our Promise and values.

This weekend the scouts were back out indoor camping at Tomintoul for our visit since covid. A very cold weekend with occasional snow didn't dampen warm spirits and greay activities.

Tonight we had out first "bring a parent to scouts night" so parents could find out what we do and hear about our exciting camping programme for the year.

What a year it's been! We’re so proud of everything we’ve achieved together in 2022 with a massive thanks to our brilliant volunteers. Can't wait to see what the new year holds 🎉

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to everyone who's celebrating this weekend. ✨ 🎄

Today 3 of our scouts (and a cub) were hiking in Culbin to complete their Expedition Challenge. #skillsforlife #scouts

A great turnout for Remembrance Sunday at the Cathedral 👌#skillsforlife

Today we remember the fallen and their sacrifice, giving their today foe our tomorrow. Lest We Forgot

Tonight the scouts had a fantastic visit to see (and climb in) the coastguard helicopters as well as learning some first aid and the terrific work that the coastguard do.

It was pleasing to see several of our group join the large crowd assembled at the Town House today for the proclamation for the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highlands & Islands, of Charles III as King.

Tonight our scouts met for our normal Friday meeting, but with a difference. We remembered our late Sovereign and Patron HM Queen Elizabeth, who the scouts decided was dedicated, respectful marvellous and indeed at times funny.

Huge thanks to the staff who looked after us so nicely for our dinner. No deep fried Mars Bars were ordered.

Today we have spent the day out exploring Glasgow and even met the Polis during our walk along the Clyde towards the Riverside Museum.

It rained from the very early hours of the morning to pretty much tea time. We still managed to have fun with lamps and stoves, skulls, trading posts and even time for the low ropes course.

Today we spent the day on site for backwoods cooking and a lot of screaming at crate climbing and tomahawk throwing. We rounded off our day with George, Kai and the crew at the radio club doing our Communicator badge.

Today we spent the day off site on a day hike and navigation activity round the Greenock cut before a a campfire and marshmallows

Our first full proper day back on a normal summer camp in 3 years saw us developing our pioneering and geocaching in Inverkip

Last night the scouts were at GoOutdoors for a very informative kit talk, learning why we need to have the right sleeping bags, boots etc for camps and activities as well how to wear a rucksack correctly.

Scouts met on Wednesday this week to enjoy a coached evening of lawn bowls at Fraser Park Bowling Club.

Last night our Beavers were exploring different badges through playing badge bingo.

Congratulations to HM Queen Elizabeth II the patron of the UK Scout Association on her platinum jubilee. Today marks the 70th anniversary of her ascension to the throne and also 70 years since becoming the Scout's patron.

Last night the scouts were working together to build trebuchets from bamboo and rubber bands, to see who could launch their bean bag furthest down the hall.

Congratulations to David on completing his Adult Leader Training as Cub Leader. All our adult volunteers, benefit for training to support them volunteer their skills in delivering #SkillsForLife to our young people. Why not volunteer your a little of your time and share a skill #volunteer #volunteering #nvw #volunteerweek #goodforyou #scouts #skillsforlife

Congratulations to Assistant Scout Leader Russell who was recently presented with his 50 years long service award. Russell has been at Kingsmills since 1982 #SkillsForLife #Volunteering

We're delighted to share, on what would have been the Awards day at Windsor Castle that Heather (ASL) and Graham (GSL) have been recognised with the Award for Merit. Heather has been Scouting in Aviemore and Inverness for 20 years, with Graham involved for almost 20 years in a variety of roles. Additionally Oz (ASL) has been recognised with the Chief Scout's Commendation for Good Service. Oz has been with Kingsmills for over 5 years, as well as being an Explorer Scout Leader. #SkillsForLife #Volunteering #GreatOutdoors #Scouts

However you‘re spending it this year, we hope everyone celebrating has an utterly joyful Christmas Day 🎄

Normally on Remembrance Sunday, we join the congregation of Crown Church to remember and pay our respects to those who gave their tomorrows for our today. Our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts took time this week to ensure even during these times, we still take time to remember.

Hall looking fantastic after the phase 2 works. Were half way through the 2 week deep clean as we prepare to reopen

After a term of fantastic activities via Zoom and joining @britishscoutingoverseas for their Virtual Camp, our huge badge order has arrived from @scoutstore1917 #greatindoors #skillsforlife

Are you ready for for another #greatindoors weekend. Head over to @scouts website to sign up and take part in the biggest UK summer camp #greatindoors #greatweekender

A fun packed day of activities and Zoom get togethers as we edge to end of our 2nd day with @britishscoutingoverseas virtual camp #greatindoors #britishscoutingoverseas

What was your favourite moment in 2019? #skillsforlife

Why wait until Shrove Tuesday for pancakes. Friday Night's mystery night was lacKe night #skillsforlife #pancakes

Great turnout for the Baxters 5k today #lochnessmarathon #baxtersfestivalofrunning #skillsforlife

Big thanks to @lner for looking after the scouts and a stick of rock each before our train back to Inverness #KingsmillsSummerCamp

Today we're taking our UK parliament week sessions further as we visit parliament. #KingsmillsSummerCamp

We don't need boats amor the tube to cross the Thames. We just ran under it #KingsmillsSummerCamp

8 hours after leaving Inverness, its time to change trains for camp #KingsmillsSummerCamp

Tonight the beavers were code cracking and learning how to send secret messages #skillsforlife

Only a day late, but we had a great night making pancakes at Cubs #skillsforlife #pancakes

February is #youshape month and Kingsmills will be continuing our programme is ensuring the young people are at the heart of our planning and decision making

Last week the scouts showed their creativity with the Digital Maker badge #skillsforlife

With our Christmas part back after a 1 year break we bring a very busy 2018 to an end #skillsforlife #christmasparty

Who says knots are boring. #skillsforlife

Thank you to all our outstanding volunteers for the work you do every week helping young people develop #skillsforlife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Let us know your favourite volunteer moment! #internationalvolunteerday

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to the huge number of people who turned out tonight to help prep the hall. We really were overwhelmed with how many of you came along to work. We're almost finished the Phase 1 works and once it's completed on Tuesday we'll get some pics of the final result.

HUGE THANKS to Team Friday for coming down to do the first coat of paint. Paint, music and good craic meant the time flew by #KitchenProject #TeamFriday

Week 4 and our friendly plasterer is finished. Tomorrow night we move in with the paint brushes

A quick update on the works. Macraild's (and team) have been in for the last 2 weeks working hard. The kitchen area is now built ready for taping and paining (we'll need volunteers). The internal and external plumbing is now connected up and we are ready for our kitchen to go in, in 2 weeks time.

Wee update on the hall. We have a new wall :) It's starting to look like a new kitchen

First week of work completed and the builders, plumbers and electrician have been have been busy in the hall. The concrete floor is where the cupboards were, the wood on the floor is where the kitchen entrance will be.