About 1st Forres Scouts
We're Scouts and everyone's welcome here. Since 1908, we've been helping young people in Forres step up, speak up and gain skills for life.
Our story
1st Forres Scout Group was established in 1908, just one year after Robert Baden-Powell held the very first Scout camp on Brownsea Island. We're one of the oldest Scout groups in Scotland.
Today, we have over 100 young members and around 30 adult volunteers across five sections — two Cub packs, two Scout troops and one Explorer unit. We meet at our Scout Hall on Bank Lane, right in the heart of Forres.
Every week, our young people get outdoors, try new things, make friends and develop confidence, resilience and teamwork. Whether it's camping in the Cairngorms, cooking on an open fire, or volunteering in the community, it's all about gaining skills for life.
Photo: Our Scout Hall on Bank Lane
Our values
Integrity
Respect
Care
Belief
Cooperation
#SkillsForLife
Character skills
Resilience, initiative, independence and tenacity. Young people build the character they need to succeed.
Employability skills
Leadership, teamwork and problem solving. Skills that employers value and that give young people an edge.
Practical skills
Cooking, first aid, navigation and coding. Hands-on skills learned by doing, not just reading about them.
Find us
We meet at our Scout Hall on Bank Lane, Forres, Moray. The hall is in the centre of town, easily accessible on foot or by car.
Scout Hall, Bank Lane, Forres, Moray IV36
1st Forres Scout Group is a registered Scottish charity (OSCR SC043071).
We are part of The Scout Association, the UK's biggest mixed youth organisation.