New to Orienteering?
Orienteering is an exciting outdoor adventure sport which involves navigating around a course using a detailed map and sometimes a compass.
The aim is to navigate between a set of control points and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time.
It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can go at your own pace.
Join the Club
We would love you to consider joining our orienteering club! ESOC is a friendly and very active club, which organises a range of orienteering events in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. We have around 300 members of all ages and abilities and you will be made very welcome.
Events coming soon
Sat 13 Jun: Riccarton near Edinburgh
Wed 24 Jun: The Exchange near Edinburgh
Wed 15 Jul: Inverleith near Edinburgh
All events have courses for beginners.
Cumbernauld SOUL 3 2026Sunday 31st May
Urban race 3 of the weekend was also SOUL 3. Hannah claimed 1st place in the WV, whilst Luke (MYJ), Alison (WUV) and Ewart (MHV) all came in 2nd in their respective age categories. Luke, Hannah, Alison and Ewart are now also leading the tables for the urban league.
Scottish Sprint Champs 2026, CumbernauldSaturday 30th May
An ESOC podium of Anna, Rachael and Hannah for the WV was the highlight of this year's Scottish Sprint championship, but there were also firsts for Ingrid, Luke, Calum, Helen and Ewart with a third place for Les to make a fantastic 9 podium places for the club.
Second East of Scotland Coaching Day 2026Sunday 10th May
The second coaching day for club members in the East of Scotland area was held on Kinnoull Hill on the outskirts of Perth.
April Social 2026Tues 22 April 2026
Keen Orienteers and Turfers all met up in the Bonnington area of North Edinburgh for a night of activity, it was dry and warmish to start with but the temperature descended rapidly during the event and many came back seeking the warmth of the local hostelry in double quick time!
Glen Dye SOL 2 2026Sunday 3rd May
Another small ESOC contingent returned to Glen Dye, following it's use on the final day of last year's Scottish 6 Days. This time there was 3rd place for Sally on Short Green and 4th places for Ben on Brown and Alison on Green.
About Us
ESOC is a friendly and very active club. We organise a regular programme of local orienteering events, junior coaching sessions, and also club socials. In addition, we organise larger orienteering events at regional and national level, some of which are further afield in Scotland. Why not come and join us?
