Inverness · Nairn · Badenoch & Strathspey
The Highlands are the activity centre.
Over 550 young people, eight Scout groups and six Explorer units - from Beauly in the west to Nairn in the east, and from Fort Augustus and Aviemore up to the Moray Firth coast.
Young People
Aged 4 to 18? Add your name to the district waiting list and we’ll be in touch when a space comes up.
Adult Volunteers
Section team member, trustee, helper or skills instructor - a couple of hours a month is enough.
Hire the Hall
Dalneigh Scout Hall in Inverness. Check what’s free and book online in a few minutes.
Find Your Group
Eight groups and six Explorer units across the district. See where each one meets, which night, and who has space.
Waiting list open - add your child in about two minutes and we’ll match them to a group near you.
Join via Online Scout ManagerSix Sections, Ages 4 to 25
Every group runs Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Explorer units are district-wide, so you can join one wherever you live.
4–6
Squirrels
45-minute sessions. Selected groups.
6–8
Beavers
Colonies at every group.
8–10½
Cubs
First camps and hikes.
10½–14
Scouts
Patrol-led adventure.
14–18
Explorers
Six district units. DofE and Young Leaders.
18–25
Network
Keep going as an adult. Regional programme.
Where We Meet
The district covers roughly 2,000 square miles. Groups are listed by area - every one has its own page with meeting nights, section spaces and a contact.
Inverness City
- 2nd Inverness (Kingsmills)
- 3rd Inverness (Crown) · Crown Scout Hall Has spaces
- 18th Inverness (Muirtown)
- 21st Inverness (Lochardil)
Nairn & Croy
Badenoch & Strathspey
Aird & Loch Ness
Explorer Units
Explorer units are district-wide, so young people aged 14 to 18 can join whichever one suits them.
Inverness City
- Glen Albyn Explorer Scout Unit
- Ness Explorer Scout Unit · Crown Scout Hall Has spaces
- Jacobite Sea Explorer Scout Unit
Aird & Loch Ness
Badenoch & Strathspey
Nairn & Croy
550+
Young people
8
Scout groups
6
Explorer units
4–25
Age range
Dalneigh Scout Hall
The district’s hall in Inverness, available to hire for sports clubs, dance and keep-fit classes, children’s parties for under-10s and committee meetings. Folding tables and chairs included.
39 ST MARY’S AVENUE · INVERNESS IV3 5AD