Duke of Edinburgh awards for Helensburgh scouts

Two scouts from the Helensburgh group have completed their Duke of Edinburgh Gold awards.

Calum Vickers and Leila Yuen received their certificates from Dunbartonshire's Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Jill Young MBE, at an awards ceremony in the town.

Leila Yuen Joined scouting in November 2017 and was a Cub, Scout and Explorer. She completed Bronze, Silver and now Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards. Calum Vickers Joined scouting in 2013 and was a Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer. He also completed bronze, Silver and Gold awards.

The pair started on their Duke of Edinburgh Award journey by completing their bronze and silver with the group and then completed the five challenges required for the gold.

They both attended residential camps focusing on challenges outwith their usual skill set, completed a four day canoeing expedition, and then undertook volunteering, skills and physical challenges.

They will receive their awards formally in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace later in the year.

Barbara MacDonald, group lead volunteer, said, 'this is an incredible achievement and all at 4th Helensburgh Scout Group are proud of the example they have set to our upcoming young people.'