Photos and Stories from 2005

Friday 9th-Sunday 11th December, Stone-shifting at Glen Etive

Four hardy souls went up to the Glen to complete this mammoth task.

Our thanks go to Mark Archibald, Chris James and Bobby Malcolm.

View Stone-shifting photogallery and a pic of the completed tree nursery wall!

Wednesday 23rd November, Venture Scotland Presentation Evening

Our 9 COPE participants made fantastic presentations about their experiences with Venture Scotland. They also received their hard-earned Duke of Edinburgh and John Muir Awards. Volunteers who have supported VS this Autumn were also honored for their achievements.

View Presentation Evening photogallery

Saturday 19th November, Stanhope Bothy Working Day

Volunteers completed the physical challenge of building a new 'sitooterie' and bed platform on a beautiful frosty day at this Borders bothy.

A huge thank you to Andy Doctor, Anton Dupliy, Moira McGregor, Rhidian Davies, Mark Logan & David Thomasson who volunteered and to Joe Duffin of the Borders Bothies Association for his hospitality!

View Stanhope Working Day photogallery

Wednesday 2nd-Sunday 6th November, LBV4 at Glen Etive

Participants journeyed into the bothy by fishing boat and enjoyed their final residential of the course.

Many thanks to Chris Yule, Anton Dupliy, Chris James & Jim Wolff for their support.

View LBV4 photogallery

Saturday 15th-Sunday 16th October, Duke of Edinburgh Expedition, Ochils

The group of 8 'COPErs' completed their biggest challenge to date!

A big thank you to Tommy Dallmeyer, Caroline Ferguson, Chris James, Mark Logan and Chris Yule

View DofE qualifier photogallery

Friday 7th-Sunday 9th October, Working Weekend, Kinlochetive Bothy, Glen Etive

A very wet weekend up at the Glen...

Many thanks to Sean Bolton, Peter Johnson, Moira McGregor, Colin Oates, Kathleen McCutcheon, Bobby Malcolm, Stuart Hughes & Debbie Sheldon for their stirling work at the bothy!

View Working Weekend photogallery

Saturday 1st-Sunday 2nd October, Duke of Edinburgh Practice, Pentland Hills

Participants had their first taste of serious map work.

Many thanks to Kate Dix, Espe Martin, Mark Logan & Chris James for their help.

View DofE practice photogallery

Wednesday 21st-Sunday 25th September, LBV3 at Glen Etive

Participants enjoyed an amazing few days in the Glen.

Huge thank you to Shona Fisher, Ainger Scanlon, David Fraser, Anton Dupliy & Kate Dix

View LBV3 photogallery

Friday 16th-18th September, ABV 4 at Glen Etive

Participants from BV7 and BV8 went up to the bothy for their ABV.

View ABV4 photo gallery

Many thanks to Adam Carter, Mark Logan, Rachel Stepek, James Hiett, Mark Archibald & Emma Warwick

Friday 9th-Sunday 11th September, BV8 (Ethnic Minority Project) at Stanhope

Another good weekend down at Stanhope for participants from Glasgow.

View BV8 photo gallery

A big thank you to Jim Wolff, Theresa Loughran, Emma Warwick and Anton Dupliy.

Friday 2nd-Sunday 4th September, BV7 at Stanhope

A group from Edinburgh enjoyed a fantastic BV.

View BV7 photo gallery

Thanks to Claire Knowles, Adam Carter, Jenny Ball, Mark Archibald and Dave Gibbs.

Friday 19th-Sunday 21st August, ABV3 at Glen Etive

A fantastic weekend up at the bothy. Warm enough for a swim...

View ABV3 photo gallery

A huge thank you to Alex MacFie, Mark Logan, Laurie Wardlaw and Ben Tibbetts.

18th August, A-Z Poster Day with HBoS

Participants worked alongside volunteers from HBoS on the A-Z poster project.

Read about the project and see photos from the workshops

Friday 12th-Sunday 14th August, BV6 at Stanhope

Another fine weekend down in the Borders.

View BV6 photo gallery

Thanks to Ruth Hoddy, Gina Martin, Chris Yule and Alex MacFie for their support.

Friday 5th-Sunday 7th August, BV5 at Stanhope

Participants and volunteers enjoyed a great weekend down in border country!

View BV5 photo gallery

Big thank you to Ben Tibbetts, Sean Bolton & Mark Logan.

Monday 1st-Tuesday 2nd August, Women's Camping Trip at Wiston Lodge

A group of female participants enjoyed a fun camping trip in the Borders.

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25th July, Beach Safari at Yellowcraig, East Lothian

Participants learned all about marine life with the help of experts from the Museum of Scotland.

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28th July, A- Z Poster day with HBoS

Participants worked alongside volunteers from HBoS on the A-Z poster project.

Read about the project and see photos from the workshops