Lanarkshire Scouts enjoy a weekend of family fun

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A Lanarkshire Scouting group had a great time with a family fun weekend recently. The Burnside 113th Scouts sent 132 young people, leaders and adult relatives for a weekend of adventure at Auchengillan Outdoor centre near Drymen.

The youngest was just two years old, while two of the leaders, Graeme Hamilton and Nigel Macdonald, received their 40 year volunteer service certificates during the camp.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Whilst some families chose to stay indoors, others selected the outdoor camping option and a couple of them even slept in hammocks strung between two trees.All of the young people took part in age- appropriate onsite activities ranging from kayaking, mountain biking and archery to axe-throwing, laser-tag and water-walking.The leaders also organised activities and sports for all in their own area- ensuring everyone had an exciting 48 hours.Graeme told Lanarkshire Live: "Food was provided and everyone joined in to help with the preparation and clearing up.

Families were encouraged to undertake a series of easy challenges and capture these moments on a family selfie while leaders and parents helped build amazing catapults or explored the grounds on an orienteering trail."On Saturday evening, we were joined by the South East district explorer Scouts who were celebrating 20