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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
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
TURF 2026 CompetitionSeptember 2026
Scotland finished in 4th place in this year’s Turf Ultimate Region Fight, with many ESOC members in the team.
September Social 2026Tuesday 22nd September, King's Buildings
For the orienteers, Heidi organised telephone-O. Telephone-O is where one person is at a central base directing their partner over the phone on where to go to find the control. Concurrently a Turf event took place catering for those on foot or bike. Both events enjoying a warm still evening as we tr
VHI competition 2026Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September
The VHIs were held just outside Sheffield at Cowms Rock for the individual races and Hagg Side near Derwent Reservoir for the relays. Fran Daley, W50, and Alison and Kevin Harding, W65 and M65 from the club represented Scotland.
Coast & Islands 2026Isle of Coll, 14-18 September
This was a brilliant week of orienteering, with good terrain, maps and courses, although the weather was less than ideal.
INVOC's Eagle Weekend 2026Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September
There were 3 events in 2 days with SOUL 5 in Inverness and a Middle distance near the coast by Fort George on Saturday and SOL 3 in Glen Affric on the Sunday. Over the weekend, Kirsten, Sally, Ewart and Alison all posted 1st places, while Ben, Richard, Les and Kevin all came in the top 10.
Lakes 5 Days 2026Sunday 2nd to Friday 7th August
The Lakes 5 Days is an event held every 4 years in various locations across the Lake District. This edition covered Askham Common (NE), Bessyboot (central), Yewdale Fell (W), Bigland (S) and Hampsfell (S). A small number of ESOC members attended, with Sarah, Margaret and Mary competing very well, bu
July Social 2026Wednesday 1st July, Musselburgh Lagoons
July’s social took place at Musselburgh lagoons, for the ESOC canoe-o world championships! Organised expertly, well apart from the weather perhaps ;-) ... by Hanne and David for the third time the courses were set, the controls were dunked into the water and hung from the overhanging trees.
Jamie Stevenson Trophy 2026Hermitage Woods, Stirling University, Sunday 21st June
The ESOC juniors finished in an amazing 3rd place at this years JST, with 3 podium places for Ingrid, Hamish and Emma. ESOC also won Best Supporters prize, with drumming led by Helena and Catriona for the run in.
June Social 2026Monday 15th June, Pentland Skyline Run
The annual Pentland Hills Skyline Run took place in great conditions this year, dry overhead (okay - just the odd spot at the very end) and dry underfoot, with pleasant temperatures. Club members ran in small groups and did a number of different routes to match arrival times and ability over the tes
Borders Urban Weekend 2026Berwick-upon-Tweed/Eyemouth, 6/7 June
This weekend featured two events in the UK Urban League, and Sunday’s event was also the fourth in the 2026 Scottish Orienteering Urban League. There was a modest turnout from ESOC, but some good results nonetheless.