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
Sun 22 Nov: Corstorphine Hill near Edinburgh
Sat 16 Jan: Cammo Estate near Edinburgh
Sun 7 Feb: Tulliallan and Devilla near Kincardine
All events have courses for beginners.
October Social 2026Tuesday 27th October, Astley Ainslie
For the October social we were treated to a SPOOKY ESOC social at Astley Ainslie, courtesy of Anna and Ingrid Edenbrandt. The information given was to bring something with you, to deter any spooks that may be out to get you. This gave me the opportunity to bring along my lightsaber to defend myself, which, those who came, would agree I was delighted with!
Scottish Score Champs 2026Culbin, Saturday 24th October
A great set of results from the small contingent of ESOCers who travelled to Forres, with almost everyone coming in 1st or 2nd in their age class. Congratulations to Hannah (W40), Sally (W70) and Les (M75) who all became Scottish Score Champions.
JHI and Edinchip SOL 5 2026Saturday 10th to Sunday 11th October
Saturday saw the Junior Home International individual races at Edinchip Estate near Lochearnhead, followed by SOL 5, while Sunday at Lochan Spling saw JHI relays and a one person spectator relay. ESOC were represented by Megan Brown and Emma Daley, both competing in the JHI races and contributing to the Scotland win. In the overall Scottish Orienteering League, Hannah and Alison came out on top in their age classes and juniors Kirsten and Luke both came 2nd.
ESOA Training Gullane 2026Sunday 4th October
The final ESOA coaching session of 2026 took place on Sunday 4th October at Gullane bents. The session was enjoyed by novice to advanced juniors as well as several adults and I would strongly recommend them to other club members.
Myself (Helena) and Helen Bridle planned the sessions, a big thanks to Helen and all the other coaches who gave their time to help.
Next year, we plan to repeat the series, look out for the dates which should be announced by the end of the year!
TURF 2026 CompetitionSeptember 2026
Scotland finished in 4th place in this year’s Turf Ultimate Region Fight, with many ESOC members in the team.
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?
