News Archive: Event Reports
Croy Hill SoSOL 2026Sunday 15th March
The 3rd event in the South of Scotland Orienteering League (SoSOL) was hosted by Clydeside Orienteers at Croy Hill, the site of a Roman fortlet on the Antonine Wall.
British Orienteering Championships 2026South Wales, 28 February-1 March
It was a long journey to this year’s British Championships weekend, so there was a low turnout from ESOC, but competitors enjoyed the events and had some good results.
Compass Sport Cup Qualifier 2026Sunday 22nd February
Another successful day for ESOC as 9 competitors made it onto today’s podium, with a further 3 just missing out in 4th. Congratulations to Sally Lindsay and Kevin Harding who both came 1st in their age class and a special mention to Kirsten Tinsley for coming 7th in the W14 age class, despite only b
Scottish Middle Championships 2026Saturday 21st February
ESOC had 7 competitors on the podium and a further 5 in the top 5 at the Scottish Middle Championships held in The Trossachs. Well done to Calum Robertson and Mary Williams who both came 1st in their age class.
Scottish Night Championships 2026Muir of Dinnet, 14 February
There was a small ESOC contingent, with a few medal winners, at this year’s Scottish Night Championships, hosted by Mar Orienteering Club.
Kippendavie SoSOLSunday 8th February
The second of ten events in the South of Scotland Orienteering League was held on Sunday 8th February on the Kippendavie Estate near Dunblane.
British Night ChampsSaturday 7th February 2026
This year's British Night Championship was held on in Hertfordshire with a few ESOC members travelling to take part in the night and following day events.
Edinburgh Big Weekend 202623rd - 25th January
EUOC's annual weekend showcasing all aspects of orienteering within Edinburgh. There are 4 separate races - night on Friday, urban on Saturday, classic and sprint on Sunday.
Christmas Cup 2025Loch Ard December 2025
The 2025 Christmas Cup in the Trossachs area took place in frosty but beautifully sunny conditions at the end of December.
Glasgow Parks Championships 2025Sunday 30 November
A good day out, in fine weather!
SOUL 8, 2025Newhaven, 23 November
The final event in the 2025 Scottish Orienteering Urban League was organised by ESOC and there was a great turnout from club members (many of whom were helping), with some excellent results.
SOUL 7, 2025Livingston (Deans & Carmondean), 9 November
There was a fair turnout from ESOC, and some great results, at the penultimate event in the 2025 Scottish Orienteering Urban League, which was organised by Interløpers.
East of Scotland Championships 2025Loch Katrine, 8 November
The 2025 ESOA Championships was organised by Edinburgh University Orienteering Club, and held in conjunction with the individual event for the Scottish Students Championships. Several issues (outwith the organisers’ control) made this an event to remember!
Tinto Twin 2025 / SoSOL 6Palacerigg Country Park, 1/2 November
There were 5 ESOC winners in the overall results of the 36th Tinto Twin 2-day competition, another great autumn weekend organised by STAG.
2025 Junior Inter-Area Competition25-26 October, Muiravonside/Barrwood
Several ESOC juniors went to the Junior Inter-Area, an annual competition where juniors from the East area clubs compete against the West and North areas. The competition is held over a weekend, and includes both individual and relay races - it's a great social occasion as well.