A place
to belong
Skills for Life. #SkillsForLife
We're recruiting
No experience needed — full training, PVG covered, and a friendly team whatever time you can give.
Welcome
Adventure, friendship, and Skills for Life
The 144th 1st Baillieston Glasgow Scout Group has been part of our community since 1912. Based at St Andrew's Church hall in Baillieston, we run four sections — Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers — for young people aged 6 to 18, all meeting on Monday evenings, with a brand-new Squirrels Drey for 4–6 year olds coming soon.
It's a third place — not school, not home — where young people can be themselves, make real friends, and find their feet alongside trusted adults who believe in them.
What we offer
What young people gain at Scouts
Scouting is more than activities. Through adventure, teamwork and shared values, young people in our group become happier, kinder, more connected, more confident, and better prepared for whatever comes next.
Happier
Finding joy in friendship, fun and the outdoors
Kinder
Learning empathy and care for others
More connected
Making real friends in a world that often feels lonely
More resilient
Building confidence to face challenges
More employable
Gaining the practical and people skills employers value
Active citizens
Making a positive difference in their community
Our Sections
Find the right adventure for your age
From first adventures at age 6 to leading the way at 18, all sections meet on Monday evenings in Baillieston.
Coming soon · Ages 4–6
Squirrels is coming to the 144th
A brand-new Drey for our youngest adventurers — register your interest to join the very first intake.
Interested in joining? Add your child to the waiting list →
Aged 13½–18? Young Leaders
Doing your DofE? You don't need to be a Scout to lead.
Help run Beavers, Cubs or Scouts on a Monday night. It counts as your DofE Volunteering section, you get real leadership training, and it looks great on a CV or college application. Already an Explorer? It counts towards your top awards too.
Our Values
Our values
We're proud of the values that guide everything we do at Scouts.
These are the values of the Scouts and run through every meeting, camp and adventure at the 144th.
What's On
Coming up
Latest News
What's been happening
Vacancy | Centre Manager at Fordell Firs
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The Adventure Ahead: Events for 2027!
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Making a Difference Through Scouting: Gracie’s Scouts of the World Award Journey
Scouting is about more than adventure, learning new skills and making memories. It’s also about making a positive difference in the world around us. The Scouts of the World Award (…
From Shetland to South Africa: An African Scout Moot Adventure
This summer, Sarah Maguire, Explorer Leader for Hjatltland Explorer Unit in Lerwick, Shetland, went on an international Scouting adventure as part of the International Service Team…
Vacancy | Youth Team Members
Help create a more youth-shaped future for Scouting Scouts Scotland is looking for two passionate and motivated Youth Team members to help shape and strengthen youth-led Scouting a…
Century old Scout group moves from home of 45 years
The Loyola Scout Group is saying a final farewell as the building will be sold by the church.
News coming soon
We'll be sharing updates from the group here shortly. Check back soon!
World Scouting
Part of something bigger
We're part of a global family of more than 60 million Scouts in over 170 countries — all united by the same values and a shared belief in young people.
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Years in Baillieston
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Active sections
Get Involved
Could you help young people belong?
Our group thrives because of brilliant adult volunteers. Whether you have an hour a week or you're ready to lead a section, there's a role for you — no experience needed.
Full training is provided by The Scout Association. You'll gain skills, make friends, and make a real difference to young people in your community.
Make a difference
Directly impact young people in your community every week.
Great adventures
Camps, expeditions, events — you get to do them too.
Free training
The Scout Association covers your training — first aid, leadership, and more.
Amazing team
Join a supportive, friendly team who love what they do.