Category Archives: Blair Atholl
Day 7: The home straight
It’s been a hectic weekend with several thousand visitors on site for the international fayre and a Scout’s Own on the lawn of the Castle (not to be confused with the Kastle, the entertainment marquee). Molly, Cagil, Ruairi and Calum … Continue reading
Day 3: Molly’s Patrol
OMG it is so amazing here, i had never met so many people in just 2 days the people here are so friendly and the activity was outstanding than other camp i ever when on and there even fishing come … Continue reading
the ‘fayre’
Today was free of the normal activities and instead was the Country Fayre – where every contingent held a stall with food, games and activities from their countries and culture. There was all sorts of offer – 8th Holborn had … Continue reading
The Sun Continues!
Another sunny day today, after the one day of rain, which is good! Let’s hope that lasts! We had full kit inspection in Morrison sub camp today, which meant taking EVERYTHING out of our tents and laying it out neatly … Continue reading
Day 2
We had a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We’ve been go karting in the morning, before splitting up for the afternoon with Nelly, Jaye and Cinla doing archery and Blake, Mitchell and Jamie doing electronics, where they made light up woggles! We’re settling … Continue reading
Day 1: Great Railway Journeys
Twelve Explorers and two leaders successfully made it to King’s Cross to catch the 6.15am train from Kings Cross to Edinburgh. On-board entertainment included the investitures of Matty and Mitchell and a marathon sew-athon to tidy up our uniforms. At … Continue reading
4 days to go!
Ever one for a challenge, 8th Holborn ESU (along with a few refugees from other nearby Units) are making history by being the first English Contingent at the world-famous Blair Atholl Patrol Jamborette for 40 years. We’re sending two Patrols, … Continue reading
