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JK 2026 - Day 2 - Middle Distance Rannoch ForestSaturday 4th April
The middle distance race, in very changeable conditions, saw 6 ESOC competitors on the podium and several others in the top 10.
JK 2026 - Day 1 - Sprint Perth City CentreFriday 3rd April
On the opening sprint day of the Jan Kjellstrom International festival of orienteering, ESOC had 7 competitors on the podium. The sprint was held in the centre of Perth and ESOC provided many marshals around the course.
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.
March Social 2026Tuesday 10 March 2026
This month's social took us to Clermiston, to the west of Corstorphine Hill. Like the previous ESOC social evenings, those who braved the weather were rewarded with a devious twist to the orienteering even and a very well planned Turf event.
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.
February Social 2026Tuesday 25 February 2026
A gusty February evening saw a hardy group of ESOC orienteering regulars huddling outside the Westgate Farm Inn in the Gyle area awaiting instruction from planner Peter. Meanwhile the Turfers spread themselves out far and wide and ran hard once the App had counted down from 10 to 0!
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.
Hugely popular East of Scotland Coaching DaySunday 1st February
The orienteering clubs in the East of Scotland region joined together for a successful coaching day on Sunday. TD1 and 2 were based in Meadowfield Park, while those TD3 and above were on Whinny Hill.