The ARCs Communications for each Region is available to help you get publicity for your group’s fundraising and volunteer recruitment needs through local press stories, as well as to give advice on any aspect of your communications mix.
If they can’t help you, they will refer you to the SHQ Communications Officer, but your first stop should always be your ARC Communications.
The ARCs Communications also assist on national press stories, so please do keep them informed of your group’s achievements in case we need some case studies when journalists contact us.
ARC Communications in Scotland
Highlands & Islands : Graham Eden
North East Region: Callum Kaye
Forth Region: Grant Collier
East Region: Alan Freeburn
South East Region: Brian Morrison
South West Region: Bob McIntyre
West Region: Stuart Wilson
Clyde Region: Vacant
Other Local Scouting Queries
In April 2008 Scouts Scotland introduced a new operational structure with the aim of strengthening support for local scouting.
The new structure divides Scotland into 8 Regions which in turn adds support to 56 Districts across the country.
If you have a query about any of the following areas, please contact your regional team via the contact details on their website.
- Adult training - training dates are available on the main SHQ website but administration and delivery for training sessions falls under Regional responsibilities
- Local events - both for help with running your own events or information on local events already happening
- Safeguarding training and advice
- Development support including recruitment and local development opportunities
You can find a list of the Scottish Scouting Regions as well as a list of Scottish Headquarters Commisioners leading on different areas of Scouting practice.