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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.
SCOnanza 2026Glasgow, 5 - 7 June
Some enthusiastic ESOC turfers took part in SCOnanza 2026, which had a similar format to previous open events in Scotland. It was a great weekend of events and socials, with plenty of competitors from other parts of the UK and also Sweden.
Scottish Schools Orienteering Festival 2026Beecraigs Country Park, Thursday 4th June
The ESOC juniors made the club proud with 10 podium positions for Ingrid, Brooke*, Seb, Emma, Jonny*, Calum, Maria, Matthew*, Rohan and new member Michael.
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. Sally was 4th in her category, but was actually 1st in the Scottish category to make a
Scottish Relay Champs 2026, GrandtullySunday 24th May
A return to the forest in Ballinluig for the relays resulted in podium places for 2 ESOC teams. Golds for Morten, Anna & Megan, with silvers for juniors Ingrid, Eddie & Hamish.
Scottish Individual Champs 2026, Grandtully, BallinluigSaturday 23rd May
An excellent day for ESOC at the Scottish Individual championship as 13 members, including 3 juniors, made it onto the podium, with Kirsten and Eleanor both receiving gold medals in their respective age classes. And although Sally came 2nd in her category, she was the 1st Scottish contender, resulti
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.
Aboyne Urban SOUL 2 2026Saturday 2nd May
Although the ESOC contingent was small, there were 7 podium places for the club, with 1st places for Hannah, Alison & Ewart, including a clean sweep in the women's ultravet category! Hannah, Alison, Ewart and Luke are also now lying in 1st place in the overall SOUL standings.