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Ken’s Den is a self-contained small village consisting of three log cabins, Leaders sleeping accommodation a shelter with catering facilities, campfire with seating, round picnic tables and camping area. The indoor facilities can accommodate 25 persons. It is located on the right hand side of the main field behind the Blair Barn.
Note for visiting Scout Groups: Although Ken’s Den is a self-contained accommodation facility with Kitchen and WC, all the buildings are separate and outdoors. The facility may not be considered by some DLV’s as an indoor facility and a Camping Nights Away Permit or Specific Limited Camping NA permit may be required as opposed to an Indoor Nights Away Permit. Advise should be sought from your own District Nights Away assessor as to the level of permit required, further advise can be sought from the South East Scotland Nights Away assessor team if required.
Ken’s Den is dedicated to the memory of Ken Thomson (1949 – 2020)
PLEASE REMOVE SHOES BEFORE ENTERING THE CABIN
PLEASE REMOVE SHOES BEFORE ENTERING THE CABIN
The Howf
Three bed accommodation for adults.
The Kitchen Shelter is only available to groups who have booked Ken’s Den
Fridge
3 ring gas burner
Calor gas
Electric Urn
Kettle
1 set of 4 dixies (various sizes)
2 frying pans
3 metal mixing bowls
1 set of chopping boards
2 measuring jugs
2 juice jugs
1 vacuum flask
1 handwash basin
1 dish basin
1 dish rack
Mugs, plates, bowls, cutlery – NOT provided
2 ladles
2 Draining spoons
2 Serving spoons
2 Fish Slice
1 Spaghetti server
1 Potato masher
2 Sieves
1 collander
2 whisks
2 Tongs
3 Wooden spoons
1 Grater
1 Set of Knives
1 Tin opener
1 Potato peeler
1 pair scissor
There is a small area within Ken’s Den for a couple of small hike tents. If additional space is required groups can camp on the main camping field. This additional camping must be booked separately.
A single overnight toilet is located between the two sleeping huts.
Users of Ken’s Den have full access to the Amenity Hub which is shared with campers.
On arrival you will be provided with a check out sheet to assist you with the cleaning requirements.
Vacuum, brush, shovel, refuse bags, bins and cleaning material are provided.
Arrivals from 2pm and departures by 11am however you can continue to use other facilities (out-with Ken’s Den) on the site until you leave.
Sunday departures can be extended to 2pm.
Depending on bookings/availability, these times can be flexible.
Ken’s Den is dedicated to the memory of Ken Thomson (1949 – 2020) – shown on the right being presented with his Silver Wolf award by Andy Matthews, then Chief Commissioner for Scotland.
Ken began his Scouting at the 30th Inverleith Scout Group and after gaining his Queen’s Scout Award, became their Scout Leader, he then served as District Commissioner in Liberton and Edinburgh Area Commissioner.
He went on to represent the Area as Chair of the Scottish Board and a member of the UK Board of Trustees. After the formation of South East Scotland, Ken, who was the Head Teacher of Lasswade High School, led Adult Training in the Region and used his teaching skills to enthuse many new leaders to provide exciting and adventurous opportunities for our members.
Ken is remembered as a good friend and would be delighted that this amazing “village” in the heart of Bonaly Scout Centre, gives our young visitors the chance to experience the outdoors, to develop friendships and self-confidence, and to learn new skills.
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