Young Guides from East Dunbartonshire recently took part in a national celebration of youth achievement in Scotland.
Members of the 3rd Bearsden Guides attended Together We Are Scotland: Our Young Scots, held at Scotland House in Glasgow’s Corinthian Club.
The Commonwealth Games-themed event brought together around 150 guests, including 70 young people, and was opened by Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, Siobhan Brown MSP.
A total of 16 Guides from the Bearsden unit attended the celebration alongside volunteer leaders Charlene Jany, Lorna Hamilton and Helen Mactier.
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Victoria Gartland, leader of the 3rd Bearsden Guides, said: "We were delighted to be invited to take part in this fantastic event celebrating Scotland's young people.
"Our Guides thoroughly enjoyed meeting other young people, taking part in the activities and representing Girlguiding at such a high-profile occasion.
"Events like this help girls build confidence, develop new skills and see the positive contribution they can make to their communities."
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The celebration was hosted by broadcaster Ronnie Charters on behalf of the STV Children’s Appeal and featured a range of interactive activities and performances.
Highlights included a youth choir sing-along, a demonstration from the Glasgow Children's Hospital Games Team, dance performances and a ceilidh.
The Bearsden Guides also ran a Commonwealth-themed craft stall, providing attendees with a hands-on activity while promoting the guiding values of friendship, inclusion and international understanding.
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