The British Schools Orienteering Championships are coming to Scotland – Entries now open!

Published: September 3, 2025

We’re very excited to share the news that the British Schools Orienteering Championships are coming to Scotland this year, hosted by Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club – and ENTRIES ARE NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN!

Scottish Schools 2025 prize giving ceremony

This is the biggest schools’ event on the orienteering calendar – a chance for pupils from across the UK to test their navigation skills, speed, and stamina against each other. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or already a seasoned map-reader, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

📍 Where & When?
Hopetoun House, Edinburgh will be the host venue on Sunday 16th November. Expect a fantastic location, exciting courses, and that unbeatable atmosphere of hundreds of young orienteers all taking on the challenge together.

💡 Who Can Enter?
The championships are open to any school child from P5 up to S6, although younger competitors may enter if they can competently complete a White course by themselves. There will be prizes for school teams and individuals. Teachers, parents and club coaches – now’s the time to get your teams organised!

🚀 Why Enter?

  • Experience the thrill of a national championship
  • Meet and compete with schools from all over Britain
  • Be part of the biggest schools’ orienteering festival of the year

👉 Check out the full event details and enter via the BSOA website. Don’t hang about – entries close on 3rd November, and we’re hoping for a brilliant turnout following on from the Scottish Schools that happened earlier this year!

George Heriots pupils at the 2025 Scottish Schools

So, grab your map, round up your classmates, and get yourselves signed up. The countdown to the British Schools Orienteering Championships is officially on – and we can’t wait to see Scotland’s schools showcasing their talent and taking on the rest of the UK for top honours!