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Bonaly Scout Centre

Bonaly Scout Centre is a permanent campsite established in 1931 when the Scout Association acquired an 11-hectare site formerly part of the grounds of Bonaly Tower, on the southern edge of Edinburgh.

Owned and operated by the South East Scotland Regional Scout Council, it sits against the backdrop of the Pentland Hills and is open to Scouts, Girlguiding groups, and other youth organisations.

The centre features two large camping fields with capacity for over 200 campers, along with indoor self-catering accommodation in two buildings.

Within the grounds, the Dean Burn naturally feeds a historic stone-built bathing pool, known locally as the "Roman Bath" or "Lord Cockburn's Bath," believed to date from the 19th century.

Hiking trails, orienteering courses, and adventure activity areas are available on site, with a permanent manager and volunteer support team based there year-round.


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