About our Web Site

This web site is still having things added to it. It is hoped that as time goes on it will build up to have everything that you as a Beaver, Cub or Scout in the 17th West Lothian Scout Group need to make your scouting life easier.  Eventually all the documents will be in A4 and A5 size so you will be able to print them out and fit them into an A4 or A5 size folder, which will build up over the years into a great source of information.  If you want to see something on the site just tell your leader or e-mail the Webmaster. It is hoped that other Scout Groups will be able to gain from the site as well.

January 14th 2007

Snaggle joins the 17th West Lothian Cub Pack and starts his challenge to visit 100 different places of interest, tourist attractions or different countries around the world before January 1^st 2008. What his progress on his own webpage. 

November 25th 26th 2006

A busy weekend started on Saturday when the Group gathered at the Craigs campsite to pay special tribute to Hugh Devine by planting a tree in his memory.   The service was attended by Hugh's family, members of the scout group and senior members of West Lothian Scouts.  We were also able to presented cheques to Cancer Research UK and the Palliative Care Unit at St. Johns Hospital .  

On Sunday the Scout Group was well represented at the Area Carol Service.  Owain piped in the colours while Iona , Callum and Samuel carried the Groups flags. Two Beavers Charlie and Samuel read out prays.   

The occasion was also chosen to make a presentation to Liam Shade (14) who was awarded one of the Scouts highest honours, the ‘Medal of Meritorious Conduct’ in recognition of his prompt action in going to the rescue of an elderly man during the summer.  

To see some pictures click here

September 24th 2006

The Beavers organised the Area Beaver BBQ over 80 people turned up, see the photos.  It was a wet day but everyone enjoyed themselves.

February 20th 2005

The Beavers went to the Area Potted Sports day, all had a great day!  The Beavers are having a Red Indian theme at their evenings, why not come along and see what it is all about!  See the home page for details for meetings.

January 3rd 2005

We held our first 'Clear the Head' walk.  Six people, three leaders, one scout, an ex-scout, friend of the Group and a brownie from the Broxburn group braved the high winds to walk from the Ranger Centre near Castlelaw to Turnhouse hill in the Pentland Hills. An enjoyable time was had by all!

December 24th 2004

The Group went bag packing and raised nearly £700!  Thank you to all those who helped.

December 17th 2004

Well done to Ben, Neil, and Owain who gained their entertainer badge!  Neil and Owain also got their stage 1 Musician badge as well.  Good work boys!

December 3rd 2004

Well done to the scouts who went Swimming on the 3rd December, they all got their Stage 2 Swimming Badge.  They also managed to do most of their Stage 3 badge with only the 400 meter swim, Swim 50 metres in shirt and shorts and Tread water for three minutes with one hand behind their back to complete!  Well done to you all and many thanks to Andy for helping out.

November 2004

We have just been told that the Danish Scouts are coming over to Scotland in July.  We are looking at taking them to Fort William and the Craigs.

September 2004

Congratulations to Liz who was given her 15 year ward by the District Commissioner Ellen Nicol.  Liz was so taken aback by it all she was feeling faint for days after.  Well done Liz, your are a credit to the 17th, the Area, the Scout Association, and most of all to yourself.  (but you still can not retire yet!)

10 July 2004

 June 2004

Congratulations to Owain who win the West Lothian Primary 7 cooking completion.  He was in the final with eight other children where he cooked Sweet and Sour Chicken for the main course, with his Aunty Mary's special Apple Crumble for afters. 

14th May 2004

At the Groups AGM Liz was given the Medal of Merit by the Area Commissioner. Well done Liz, but you still can't retire yet!!

30th April - 3 May 2004

The Scout Troop had a great time in Northern Ireland (See the Scouts Photo Album) when they met up with the 1st Castlerock Scout Group.  The scouts stayed in the scout Hall on Friday and Sunday night but spent the Saturday night out in the field.  On the Sunday afternoon and Monday they went sight seeing visiting the Giants Causeway, Carick -a-Rede Bridge, and Carickfergus Castle before returning home on Monday night.  A great time was had by all and we would like to say thanks to the 1st Castlerock for hosting us over the weekend and we look forward to their return trip to West Lothian.