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Online entries are now open for our next local event at Lauriston Castle and the Cramond Foreshore on Saturday 14th February.
Everyone is welcome.

Read all the essential information on our event page here.

www.esoc.org.uk/events/lauriston-castle-and-cramond-foreshore-sat-14-feb-2026
February 2, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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Lizard Hill and the Gallops 1981 Dave Gittus & #WrekinOrienteers Warm up for the #JK 1981. I walked to the event from Shifnal Station on Good Friday. 2018 version: www.wrekin.routegadget.co.uk/rg2/#15

#OldOrienteeringMaps #Maps #Orienteering Cunning #Running
January 29, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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Beaudesert 1981. The other half of the #JK map used on the first day of the event. In those days there were two long distance classic races and a replay in the prestigious race. #OldOrienteeringMaps #Maps #Orienteering #CannockChase Cunning #Running #WaltonChasers
January 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM
At a glance. Local orienteering events in the East of Scotland and a list of South of Scotland Orienteering League fixtures.
January 23, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Online entries open tomorrow for our first event of 2026 at Cammo Estate on Saturday 17th.
Courses for absolute beginners, improvers all the way through to one with a twist for more experienced orienteers.

Full details at www.esoc.org.uk/events/cammo-estate-sat-17-jan-2026
January 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Seasons Greetings to our followers and orienteers everywhere.
Our card has been designed by young orienteer Ossian.
December 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Back in September we ran an orienteering maze as part of the brilliant Outdoor Learning Challenge in Holyrood Park where pupils ran an amazing 1394 attempts at our maze over the two days.
It has been great to get some of the pupil/staff feedback from the event today
Summary = Orienteering is great!
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Don't forget to enter the final Scottish Orienteering Urban League fixture of the year at Newhaven on Sunday 23rd November.

There are a full range of courses including a free string course and Ozone activities for Juniors indoors at registation.

www.esoc.org.uk/events/newhaven-sun-23-nov-2025
November 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Online entries open for our event at Blackford Hill on Saturday 22nd November.
A Special Junior & Family event and we'll have our O-Zone with puzzles, games and activities for juniors and a special short White 'Toddle' course.

www.esoc.org.uk/events/blackford-hill-and-the-hermitage-sat-22-nov-2025
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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In a month's time, prices will rise for the British Long Distance Championships 2026.

Secure your entry by 30th November 2025 to avoid the fee increase!

You can find out all you need to know about the competition via the event website: buff.ly/T8zYrbB

Enter online : buff.ly/xKY3wQ7
November 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Bill Gauld's #HolyroodPark, 1975. A map which was used for many years. When surveyed, the park was still grazed. Fewer whins and not many trees. #OldOrienteeringMaps #Edinburgh #Orienteering #Maps #EUOC
October 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT
We hope to see everyone who was at the Inter Areas come along to Hopetoun.

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You can enter as an individual, if you are home schooled & if you can run a White course on your own confidently and are a bit younger than P5/6 you are welcome to enter.
October 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Don't leave it too late!
Entries close 3rd November

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October 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Thank you Michael and Dan EUOC for tonight's Fight with the Night around a very whinny Whinny Hill and Dunsapie. Great fun. Love the FWTN logo!
#welikeitatnight
October 16, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Join us next Saturday, 11th October, at Easter Craiglockhart Hill for some family friendly orienteering. Courses for all.
Please try to pre-enter if possible before 8pm on Monday so we can judge how many maps we need. 👍
Hope to see you there!
www.esoc.org.uk/events/easte...
October 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Our next event is at Easter Craiglockhart Hill on Saturday 11th October.
Online entries will open this coming Monday.
There are courses for all levels, from beginner through to experienced orienteers and, as usual, everyone is welcome!

www.esoc.org.uk/events/easte...
September 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Great fun over the past two days at the Edinburgh Sport and Outdoor Learning Unit's Outdoor Challenge meeting Primary 6 pupils from 11 different schools. They ran an amazing 1394 attempts at our orienteering maze.
September 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Three taster sessions in St Margaret's Park delivered to Corstorphine Primary School as part of the P6 Activities Week. Great energy and enthusiasm on display from all three P6 classes.
September 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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We're delighted that the first few sessions of our autumn webinar series are live!

🧭The Way Ahead: Updates & Ambitions in BOF
📆Mon 13 Oct 2025, 7-8:30pm

🙋Course Planning in 2025 – Rule Updates and Best Practices
📆Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7-8pm

Register your place online: buff.ly/Dn4wbrP
September 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Congratulations to Eleanor Pyrah, British Orienteering Sprint Champion W80, and to silver medalist on W70 Janice Nisbet. As usual the ladies are leading the way at ESOC!
Thank you Wendy for the photos!
September 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Something to put in your diaries

Details will appear here closer to the event date - share.google/wl5VvOSC8IPeup…
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August 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We still have some 3-map-bundles available for our family fun event at Davidson's Mains Park and the Royal High School this coming Sunday.....but they are going fast.

www.esoc.org.uk/events/davidsons-mains-park-and-royal-high-school-sun-17-aug-2025
August 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This is our very popular Ultrasprint event which this year is at Davidson's Mains Park & The Royal HS on Sunday 17th August.
Run three short (~1.5k) orienteering courses around the park each of which will visit a maze, constructed out of tape and fence posts, at least once.
August 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Busy and very hot day at Gracemount Mansion and then in the playground of Gracemount Primary with the Discover group. A very lively bunch who got stuck into the maze and then the CluedO Score and Photo-O. Great to see so many great maps decorating the school playground.
July 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Online entries are now open for our family-friendly event on Saturday 12th July at the Bush Estate, Midlothian.
Everyone is welcome to come and explore the grounds whilst searching for controls.
There are courses suitable for all levels.
www.esoc.org.uk/events/bush-estate-sat-12-jul-2025
June 30, 2025 at 10:38 AM