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s te wa rto n c el eb r ates
a hundred years ago, the first signs of scout uniforms when did you first join stewarton scouts and why?
TS: I joined in 1986 as a leader because I enjoyed being in the Scouts in
were seen around the idyllic village of stewarton,
my youth and wanted to experience it as an adult.
when the first meeting was held by reverend alex
AW: I joined Stewarton Scouting in 1985 because there was a demand
chisholm ma. it had only been a few years since the for a younger age section in the town, and so I stepped up and became
creation of scouting, but it hadn’t taken long to find the first Beaver leader in Stewarton.
its way to this small place in the heart of ayrshire.
what are your favourite memories of scouting?
Today, these same uniforms with their distinctive blue and brown
neckies are a fixture around the town, and are a key part of its culture
and heritage. With scouting related activities and meetings taking place
around the town all year long, you would be hard pushed to go a week
without seeing that familiar uniform. All sections of the group are
represented at public events throughout the year without fail, from the
crowning off the Corsehill Queen in June, to the Remembrance Day
TS: My favourite memories all involve outdoor activities, and I especially
enjoyed hillwalking when I was younger.
AW: My favourite memory is seeing all of the young people enjoying
themselves and seeing all of the benefits they get from being part of the
group.
Stewarton for as long as anybody can remember, from a time when its
what is it that has kept you involved with the group
for so long?
and are among the best in Scotland.
TS: It is something that I have always done and above al