Guiding lights in Drylaw

A new girl guiding unit in Edinburgh invites more girls to join them on a journey of fun, friendship and adventure.

The 170th City of Edinburgh Guide and Ranger Unit based in the Drylaw area offers girls age 11-18 a space to be themselves and take part in new experiences. New members can look forward to an exciting and varied programme of activities, events and trips where they will make lifelong friends and a space to have fun.

The group have an action-packed programme of activities planned including a trip to trampoline park, Gravity, the Scottish Parliament and a camping adventure. Other fun activities included hosting a movie night, a baking session and taking part in the Recycle Reuse challenge, making creatures from the sea with plastic items brought to the unit. The group have also been planning their programme for the year ahead, enabling the girls to have their voice heard about issues that matter to them.

The 170th City of Edinburgh Guide and Ranger Unit meet on Tuesday evening in the Drylaw area. The group is funded by the CashBack for Communities Programme which has funded nearly two million activities and opportunities for young people.

There are estimated to be 10 million girls and women in Guiding worldwide, with 1,423 guides in the Edinburgh area.

If your daughter would like to join Guides please visit the Guiding UK website and register your interest.

If your daughter is already a member of Guides and would like to register for a Ranger unit, please talk to her unit leader.