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Orienteering is an outdoor activity that is suitable for people of all ages. As a group or a family or solo, it is a great way of exploring the Scottish countryside. Our Events, News, Membership, Clubs and What is Orienteering? pages provide you with everything you need to know. Contact us with any queries.
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2026 AGM Booklet published
The 2026 Annual General Meeting of the SOA will take place online on 14th September at 7pm. The link for the meeting and all information in respect of the AGM can be found in the AGM Booklet below together with the link to the finalised 2025 SOA Accounts.
(more…)1st September, 2026 Read more...
East Area Training
Last weekend East Area training took place at Riccarton, Edinburgh. Planned by Lorna Eades (INT) and Ian Maxwell (RR), it was the first urban focused East Area session. Over 40 people attended with training groups from TD1-5 including juniors and adults groups.
27th August, 2026 Read more...
Free lunch, home made cake and a chance to talk about orienteering. Interested?
Got experiences you think are worth sharing, want to meet members from other clubs or find out what others think about the hot topics in a format where chat is not restricted by start times, download queues or volunteering requirements. With a free lunch on offer and a guarantee of home made cake the Club Networking days really are a chance for our members to come have lunch and chat about all things orienteering.
(more…)26th August, 2026 Read more...
Shaping Our Future: Stepping Up as a Board Director
A sport as diverse and inclusive as ours relies entirely on the passion and dedication of its members. As we approach the AGM on 14th September, we are actively seeking volunteers to step forward as new Directors on the SOA Board.
(more…)17th August, 2026 Read more...
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Grade C Controllers Course - 17th October 2026![]()
Controllers are a vital part of orienteering allowing clubs to continue to stage high quality events and ensuring that competitors get the best experience possible. It's a rewarding role with the added enjoyment of time in terrain without the pressures of competition, thinking about the routes, control sites and maps. ![]()
Sign up now for the Grade C Controllers Course on 17th October to find out more about controlling - forms.gle/41zoeS3dLPBKQhNDA
Sign up now for the next Club Coach course being offered by Scottish Orienteering in Edinburgh on 16th/17th September. A fun, practical 2 day in person course aimed at developing new coaches within our clubs. The course will include a mix of theory, discussions and the planning, preparation and delivery of coaching sessions providing you with the skills needed to deliver coaching sessions.![]()
Sign up details in the comments
Interareas Save the Date!! 🧭🏃![]()
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The East Area are organising the Interarea Weekend. The Interarea weekend is a highlight of the junior orienteering calendar and we encourage all juniors along.
East Area training took place last weekend at Riccarton. East Area training is for everyone in the East Area from TD1-5. Find out more:![]()
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East Area Training | Scottish Orienteering Association
www.scottish-orienteering.org
Last weekend East Area training took place at Riccarton, Edinburgh. Planned by Lorna Eades (INT) and Ian Maxwell (RR), it was the first urban focused East A ...
Got experiences you think are worth sharing, want to meet members from other clubs or find out what others think about the hot topics in a format where chat is not restricted by start times, download queues or volunteering requirements. With a free lunch on offer and a guarantee of home made cake the Club Networking days really are a chance for our members to come have lunch and chat about all things orienteering. ![]()
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Dunblane 12th September or Boat of Garten 19th September![]()
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