The group of Scouts from the region have been selected to head to the prestigious global event – and surprised climbers on a local slope with a special coffee spot..
Hillwalkers taking on a chilly early spring walk on a Stirling peak enjoyed a special treat on Sunday as a troop of local Scouts offered hot drinks at the summit.
The pop-up coffee shop is the first of several appearances being planned by the Scouts from Stirling and Dunblane over the coming months at Dumyat as part of their fundraising efforts to help with the costs of representing Stirlingshire at the World Scout Jamboree.
The Jamboree will see 50,000 Scouts from all over the world gather in the Polish city of Gdansk in July 2027, with the event representing the highlight of the calendar.
Fourteen Scouts from the region have come through the tough selection process to make the trip and a group of Scouts and helpers scaled the local peak to serve ramblers a selection of hot drinks, soft drinks, biscuits and cakes.
Seven further days are planned throughout the spring on various Sundays.
Paula Connar, unit leader for the central Scotland region said: “The World Jamboree is a fantastic experience in building confidence in young people and in building connections between Scotland and Scout groups all over the world so it will be a fantastic experience for these local young people.
“We do need your support to get there though, so please do look out for the group on future Sundays up Dumyat through the spring and treat yourself to a well-earned coffee and cake, and any donations to the GoFundMe will be hugely appreciated too.”
Thomas Pankhurst of Riverside, who is also doing ironing and odd jobs to support his fundraising, added: “I’m so excited to be representing Stirling and Trossachs at the World Jamboree.
“I’m most looking forward to meeting the other Scouts from all over the world, and swapping our Scottish neckies for ones from other countries.”
Anyone wanting to support the youngsters without scaling Dumyat can also donate to their GoFundMe atwsj2027.abct.net.
Wallace High student Oliver Taylor, who is also washing cars to support his fundraising, said: “I’m excited to meet new people, make new friends and to be part of something that doesn’t happen very often.
“I feel quite lucky to have been chosen to go.”
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