The Scout Troop hosts a joint campfire with a Scout Troop from Germany!

Late 2004, a Scout Troop from Germany had arranged a tour of Scotland, and, in particular, the German Scouts planned multi-day hikes across the Scottish Highlands. During their 2-night stay in Inverness, Crown Group hosted the German Troop in our Scout hall.

During their stay in Inverness, the German Troop invited Crown Troop to join them for a campfire. They also planned to invest three new members, and a joint-campfire with a Scottish Troop provided a unique opportunity for an unusual investiture ceremony!

During the campfire, both Troops provided entertaining sketches, skits and songs. The new members of the German Troop were invested and presentations of neckies and badges were made between the Scouts and leaders.

On our return to our Scout hall, an impromptu football match broke out, and continued well into the night. The Scots Scouts claimed victory despite their disadvantage (playing football in a kilt isn't the easiest thing to do!), but a draw was agreed after much negotiation!