Company Section

 

The Company and Senior Sections (P7 - S6) meet at the BB Hall, Millbank, Cumnock on a Tuesday night 7.00pm - 9.00pm. 

Overnight Camp, Muirkirk 2019

Campsite at Muirkirk

A group of Company and Senior Section Boys camped out at Muirkirk in May 2019 a taster session for lightweight expedition camping.

D of E Expedition 2019

DofE 2019 Arran

Matthew, Craig, Euan and Luke went to the Isle of Arran to undertake their Silver DofE Expedition during Easter 2019.The camp site in Glen Sannox was a spectacular place to cam at the end of day two. 

Battalion Cross Country 2015

Ryan Cree


Ryan Cree and Gregor Aitken took part in the annual cross country competition at Dundonald. Ryan came third in the S1 - S3 age group and Gregor finished runner-up in the senior event.

Gregor Aitken

Battalion Quiz 2015

Quiz team

Two teams took part in the Battalion Quiz at Dundonald, with a respectable third place for Kieran, Douglas and Matthew. Dane, Cameron and Steven particularly enjoyed the pan-cakes and avoided the wooden spoon!



Cairn Table

Cairn table 2013

On 20th April 2013 a group of boys, parents and leaders tackled Cairn Table at Muirkirk. Conditions were fine, although there was a cold wind at the top. Some of the boys had planned the route, using map and compass for the first time, well done to Kieran, Douglas, Christopher and Luke. Evan, Ross and Lucas were on their first hike with the Company Section and enjoyed the experience.

Dumfries House Royal Visit 2013

Dane Love, Gregor Aitken and Jonathan Shaw have been working at Dumfries House as part of their Queen's Badge Community Service. They were selected to represent the East Ayrshire Battalion when the Royal family were along to open the new Outdoor Centre during the Easter holidays. See if you can spot them along with other 'worthies' in the photographs below.

BB DH 02BB DH 03

 

BB DH 04

 

 

 

 

  River Ayr Way

BB River Ayr Way

  On Friday 28th December 2012 some hardy souls walked part of the River Ayr Way from Stair Bridge to Catrine House. Although the weather was a bit damp and blustery the ice-creams at the end more than made up for it.




BB at Murrayfield 2012BB at Murrayfield

 

The Company Section went to Murrayfield to watch Scotland take on the might of South Africa. The boys enjoyed their day out although the result was not what they had hoped for.

 


BB at Dumfries House 2012

  

Company Section at DH

  The Company Section visited Dumfries House where they were treated to a presentation on the future plans for the wider estate. Tea and shortbread were provided and much appreciated. Next day Dane, Jonathan and Gregor spent time clearing the area around the Crucifix as part of their Community Service section of the Queen's Badge.

 

BB At Hampden 2012

A group from the Company section visited Hampden to cheer on Kilmarnock in the Scottish Communities Cup Semi-Final against Ayr United.

 BB at Hampden

 

BB Battalion Company Section Quiz 2012

Our team of Gregor, Dane, Fraser and David recently competed in the East Ayrshire Battalion Quiz. Calling themselves 'We Don't Do Quizzes' they came in second,  only two points behind winners 'Craig Whyte's Financial Advisors'! Well Done Boys!!

BB Quiz 2012