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The district programme — section events, camps, parades and leader training. Pick a section to focus on it, or turn on the Scouts Scotland / West Region feeds for wider dates. Looking for leader training? That's on the Training courses page.

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October 2026

2

Fri

Explorer Fire Social Explorers

7:00pm – 9:00pm · Lapwing Lodge, Gleniffer Road, Paisley

Explorers from across the District gather around the fire at Lapwing for an evening of food, chat and good company. A relaxed way to kick off the term and meet other Units.
3

Sat

Better World Project Day Several sections

10:00am – 4:00pm · Gleniffer Braes

Sections from across the District come together at Gleniffer Braes for a day of community action, doing our bit to look after one of Paisley's best-loved green spaces. It's a chanc...
12

Mon

Gold DofE Conservation Residential Explorers Scouts Scotland

All day – 16 Oct · Scout Adventures Fordell Firs, Dunfermline
15

Thu
District AGM Leaders & training

8:00pm – 9:00pm · The Beild Scout Hall, Broomlands Street, Paisley
- P&D AGM Agenda 2026 33.2 KB
- P&D AGM DRAFT Minutes 10Sept25 43.2 KB
19

Mon

Wild Adventures Holiday Club Scouts Scotland

All day – 23 Oct · Scout Adventures Fordell Firs, Dunfermline
19

Mon

Gold DofE & Kings Scout Award Bushcraft Residential Explorers Scouts Scotland

All day – 23 Oct · Scout Adventures Meggernie
30

Fri

Legends of Lochgoilhead Scouts Scotland

All day – 1 Nov · Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead, Cairndow
30

Fri

Meggernie Almost Haunted Scouts Scotland

All day – 1 Nov · Scout Adventures Meggernie

November 2026

7

Sat

Volunteer Service Team Work Weekend Scouts Scotland

All day – 8 Nov · Scout Adventures Fordell Firs, Dunfermline
TBC

Cub Quiz Night Cubs

November 2026 — exact date to follow · Paisley South Church, Rowan Street, Paisley PA2 6RZ

Put your thinking caps on! Teams of Cubs from across the District go head to head in a festive quiz night packed with general knowledge, picture rounds and a bit of Christmas fun.
TBC

Beavers Birthday Party Beavers

November 2026 — exact date to follow · TBC

Beavers from across the District are celebrating with a party and soft play session: climbing, sliding, games and plenty of fun.
13

Fri

Scouts Bowling Scouts

7:00pm – 9:00pm · GRID Braehead, King's Inch Rd, Renfrew PA4 8XQ

Scouts from across the District head to XSite for an evening of bowling and a chance to catch up with friends from other Troops.
13

Fri

Bongos Bingo Explorers

7:00pm – 10:00pm · The Bield Scout Hall, Broomlands Street, Paisley

An evening of bingo with a twist: music, daft games, prizes and plenty of noise. A fun social night for Explorers from across the District.
TBC

Squirrel Bowling Squirrels

November 2026 — exact date to follow · GRID Braehead, King's Inch Rd, Renfrew PA4 8XQ

Our youngest members are heading to the bowling alley for a fun-filled session with Squirrels from across the District. Bumpers up, big smiles guaranteed!
20

Fri

Big Fordell Freeze 2026 Scouts Scotland

All day – 22 Nov · Scout Adventures Fordell Firs, Dunfermline
27

Fri

Christmas Camps Lochgoilhead Scouts Scotland

All day – 6 Dec · Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead, Cairndow

January 2027

TBC

Better World Project Day Several sections

January 2027 — exact date to follow · Gleniffer Braes

Sections from across the District come together at Gleniffer Braes for a day of community action, doing our bit to look after one of Paisley's best-loved green spaces. It's a chanc...
22

Fri

Winter Weekend Cubs

7:00pm – 2:00pm · Lapwing Lodge, Gleniffer Road, Paisley

A winter weekend away at Lapwing, with outdoor activities, games, campfire fun and the chance to spend a weekend with Cubs from across the District.
22

Fri

West Region – Peru Weekend Explorers · Network West Region

7:00pm – 3:00pm

February 2027

7

Sun

Squirrels Fun Day Squirrels

10:00am – 3:00pm · The Bield, Broomlands Street, Paisley

A morning packed with games, crafts and activities for Squirrels from across the District, and a great way to make new friends and try something different

March 2027

TBC

Cub Bowling Cubs

March 2027 — exact date to follow · GRID Braehead, King's Inch Rd, Renfrew PA4 8XQ

A District bowling trip for Cubs: friendly competition, team spirit and maybe the odd strike or two.
19

Fri

Leader Takeover Weekend Leaders & training Scouts Scotland

7:00pm – 5:00pm · Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead, Cairndow

April 2027

TBC

Scouts Expedition Hike Scouts

April 2027 — exact date to follow · TBC

A District expedition hike giving Scouts the chance to put their navigation, teamwork and outdoor skills to the test. It's great preparation for Expedition Challenge Awards and the...
TBC

Squirrels Movie Night Squirrels

April 2027 — exact date to follow · TBC

Grab your PJs and a comfy cushion for a District Squirrels movie night over the Easter period. Snacks and a family-friendly film on the big screen.
TBC

Explorer Cumbrae Triathlon Explorers

April 2027 — exact date to follow · Isle of Cumbrae

Explorers are heading over the water to Millport for a District triathlon-style adventure on Cumbrae. It's not a race, just a full day of getting active and enjoying the island. Th...

May 2027

TBC

Blair Drummond Safari Trip Beavers

May 2027 — exact date to follow · Blair Drummond Safari Park, Blair Drummond, Stirling FK9 4UR

A real adventure for our Beavers: a trip to Blair Drummond Safari Park to see lions, giraffes, rhinos and more up close. One of the highlights of the Beaver year, so look out for b...

June 2027

2

Wed

Cub Sports Day Cubs

7:00pm – 9:00pm · Barshaw Park, Oldhall Road, Paisley PA1 3HN

Cubs from across the District take part in a sports and athletics day, with races, field events and team challenges. It's also a chance to work towards the Athletics Activity Badge...