About Blair Atholl 2026

The 40th Scottish International Patrol Jamborette is taking place in Blair Atholl from Monday 20th July 2026 until Friday 31st July.

500 Scottish Explorer Scouts will camp alongside Scouts from around the world. They will work as a dual patrol of around 12, in one of six subcamps. There is an exciting programme of activities and the opportunity to form lasting international friendships.

Blair Atholl is open to Scouts and Explorers who are 14 – 17 on the first day of the camp.

Dates

Scottish Staff arrive on Saturday 18th July,

Scottish Scouts arrive on Monday 20th July

Overseas Contingents arrive at camp on Tuesday 21st July.

All Scouts depart on Friday 31st July

All Staff leave on Saturday 1st August.

International Contingents

Contingents can express an interest in joining the camp by filling in the form here….. www.jamborette.org.uk/BA2026International. We have spaces for contingents, ideally with 6 or more young people. These can be from groups, districts, regions, or countries. The cost of the camp has not been finalised but will be increased from the 2024 cost of £450 per young person. This includes collection at a port or airport, overnight accommodation, transport to camp, all camp activities, food, camping equipment, return to city near port of departure and overnight accommodation there. We’re happy to discuss – blairatholl2026@jamborette.org.uk

More information on this page

Camp Management Team Roles

Applications are invited for the positions on the camp management team….Subcamp Lead, Activities Lead, and Admin Lead for the 2026 camp.

New Subcamp Leader roles will be advertised once the Subcamp Lead is appointed.

Further details of the roles and how to apply or nominate by 16/3/25 can be found here…..

Subcamp Lead
Activities Lead
Admin Lead

Main Camp Area

The main camp site at Blair Atholl provides support for the six sub camps. Each sub-camp will have 14 patrols. There is also a Staff sub-camp which includes all of the Scottish and overseas Adult Volunteers.

A view of the camp site with Blair Castle top right corner and the Kastle in the bottom centre. The six sub-camps are visible in the centre of the photograph.

The central gathering point is “The Kastle” which as a series of Marquees which house the Trading Centre of the camp. providing a Tuck Shop, a Scout Shop and a Newspaper office. The camp produces its own daily newspaper called ‘Kastle Kurrents” with pictures from around the site and activities and snippets from the sub-camps. There is also a cafe in the Kastle and provision to gather under canvas should it be raining.

There are also facilities for making telephone calls and an extensive medical support team available at all times should the need arise.

Blair Atholl Subcamp Leaders (2022)

Joint patrols cooking at Blair Atholl

Patrols

A Scottish Patrol consists of 6 Scouts, including the Patrol Leader. Patrols are usually a mix of Explorers from different units within a District or Region. As with all Scouting activities, patrols can contain a mix of young people of any gender.

Each International Patrol 6 Scouts will camp with a Scottish Patrol. A Scottish and an overseas patrol operate as one unit. The Scottish Patrol will provide tents and cooking equipment for both patrols. Cooking is done by the combined patrol over wood fires. Dining shelters will be constructed in each patrol site with pioneering timber.

Day Time Activity Programme

The activities below were offer at the 2024 Blair Atholl Jamborette

Adventure Activities

Canyoning
Climbing
Cycle Skills
Gorge Walking
Half-day hike
High Ropes
Mountain biking
Mountain hike
Mountain skills
Overnight cycle
River rescue
Rafting
Watersports

Basic Activities

Atholl Experience
Bushcraft (man living WITH nature)
Dungeons and Dragons
Team Challenge
International Scout Games
KABoom!
Nature Walk
Ready Steady Cook
The Great Blair Bake Off

Creative Activities

Animation
Blair-AKToR – Blair Atholl Kastle Theatricals of Repute
Craft
Creative Art
Culture Zone
Go Global
iBuild
Kastle Kurrents
Music Workshop
Photography
Radio Blair
Tartan Tent

Sports Activities

Archery
Bubble football and crate climbing
Cirque de Blair
Cheerleading
Fishing
Lawn Bowls
Team Sports
Treasure Hunt

Treks and Tours

Blair Castle
Explorer Scout International Trek
Pitlochry Visit

Explore all the activities

White Cockade

The White Cockade was the badge worn by the followers of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745-6. The Marquis of Tullibardine, son of the 1st Duke of Atholl, carried the Prince’s standard when he landed at Moidart and gathered the clans at Glenfinnan. The White Cockade which was worn by the Marquis, can be seen in a display cabinet in Blair Castle. The Marquis’ brother, Lord George Murray, was the General in charge of the Jacobite army.

Scouts can earn a Cockade badge by successfully completing 12 Activities (all day activities count as 2) and organise and participate in two social activities in the evenings as approved by the Subcamp Leader. In choosing their activities, Scouts must select at least one activity from each of the Activity Zones (Adventure, Basics, Creative, Sport and Treks & Tours). After each activity, the scouts get a sticker to collect to keep track of their progress.

Evenings in the Kastle

Explorers can bring as much or as little fancy dress and accessories as you like to the evenings. 2024 event themes were Beach Barbie & Ken, and Jungle discos.

Opening Disco – It’s pink all the way at the Beach Barbie and Ken party!

Camp Chief’s Challenge – Team building with a difference

Busking at the Kastle – Acoustic sessions around the Kastle, bring your instrument and join in, or come along and listen.

Party at the Kastle – Neon Jungle Themed

International Open Mic – An array of talent as contingents take to the stage for a truly international evening of entertainment.

Keilidh in the Kourtyard – Traditional Scottish music and dancing where you will not be able to resist joining in. Fun guaranteed.

Blair Atholl Patrol Jamborette