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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 EventsNews, Membership, Clubs and What is Orienteering? pages provide you with everything you need to know. Contact us with any queries.

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Scottish Juniors enjoying or set to enjoy JROS opportunities

This week will have seen many of our 14 and 16 age class Scottish juniors away exploring the delights of Lagganlia or Deeside with the Junior Regional Orienteering Squads (JROS) with older juniors getting ready to take part in camps in Czechia, Stockholm and Gothenburg.

For juniors it is a week of intensive training in some really interesting terrain combined with games and lots of other fun! For parents they get a week of peace followed by the return of a very tired but contented kid who might after quite a lot of sleep tell them tales of adventures and new friends but brings with them what seems like a month’s supply of dirty orienteering and other kit.

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30th July, 2026 Read more...

Deadline for Senior Development Post applications extended

We know that the right person for the Senior Development post is out there but feedback tells us we should have made the application deadline later to let everyone enjoy their summer orienteering experiences! We have therefore extended the deadline to 31st August for applications.

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30th July, 2026 Read more...

6 week countdown to the World Masters Mountain Bike Orienteering Championships

It is now just a 6 weeks until the World Masters Mountain Bike Orienteering Championships in Moray. There are 4 days of competition following the registration day on Tuesday 8th September.

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28th July, 2026 Read more...

Summer of Sport Now Live

The Summer of Sport 2026 is a major programme led by sportscotland, designed to encourage children and young people across Scotland to participate in sport and physical activity. 

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28th July, 2026 Read more...

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Come along to an orienteering family beginners session in Dundee to learn the basics of the sport. Take part as a family and learn navigation skills together. This session is part of the Sportscotland Summer of Sport. It will take place at Balgay Park on the 5th September with the option of a morning or afternoon session. From taking part in the beginners session you will gain free entry to the Tayside Orienteers event at Backmuir Woods and the Kingdom of Fife Orienteers at Riverside Park Glenrothes. The perfect opportunity to put your new skills to the test! Morning Session- www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-of-sport-orienteering-in-dundee-morning-session-tickets-19948148007...Afternoon Session- www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-of-sport-orienteering-in-dundee-afternoon-session-tickets-199300602... ... See MoreSee Less
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Come along to an orienteering family beginners session in Helensburgh to learn the basics of the sport. Take part as a family and learn navigation skills together. This session is part of the Sportscotland Summer of Sport. It will take place at Hermitage Park on the 22nd August with the options of a morning or afternoon session. From taking part in the beginners session you will gain free entry to the Clydeside Orienteers Balloch Castle Country Park event. The perfect opportunity to put your new skills to the test! Morning Session- www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-of-sport-orienteering-in-helensburgh-morning-session-tickets-199481...Afternoon Session- www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-of-sport-orienteering-in-helensburgh-afternoon-session-tickets-1993... ... See MoreSee Less
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We know that the right person for the Senior Development post is out there but feedback tells us we should have made the application deadline later to let everyone enjoy their summer orienteering experiences! We have therefore extended the deadline to 31st August for applications.So if you would be interested in supporting clubs and spreading knowledge of orienteering why not consider the role? Or do you know someone who would be perfect - point them in our direction! ... See MoreSee Less
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Summer of sport Launch 🎉🎉The Summer of sport is now live! Find out more about the @sportscotland_ funded activities which will be happening this Summers www.scottish-orienteering.org/news/summer-of-sport-now-live/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Thinking you need a new opportunity? Looking for a job you will enjoy? Passionate about orienteering and want to play a role in developing our sport? This could be the role for you! planned as a 4 day a week role but there is flexibility for it to be part time or full time depending on the candidate. Don’t just consider it - get in touch and find out more! It could be the role for you….Got questions get in touch with Nikki Howard. Applications sought by 31st July 2026.Find out more via the Scottish Orienteering Website - link in the bio just search for senior development officer ... See MoreSee Less
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