Scouting members wear a uniform of blue trousers and a coloured sweatshirt, shirt or polo shirt (which varies depending on the age range). All Scouts (adults and young people) wear a coloured scarf or necker, the colour of which varies depending on the Group or Unit. You also have the option to wear a pair of Scout activity trousers. Below each uniform is explained and also where you can purchase each uniform;

Beaver Scouts
Beaver Scouts wear a turquoise sweatshirt with a Group scarf (often called a necker) and a maroon woggle or one of another colour which identifies their Lodge or team.

Cub Scouts
Cubs wear a dark green sweatshirt with a Group scarf (often called a necker) and a woggle in the colour of their Six.

Scouts
Scouts wear a teal green shirt or blouse, navy blue activity trousers or skirt, a group scarf with a woggle, and a Scout belt.

Explorer Scouts
Explorer Scouts wear a beige shirt or blouse with a Unit scarf, and navy blue activity trousers or skirt with a Scout belt. They can wear an Explorer Belt and buckle if this has been awarded.

Scout Network, Leaders, Adult Support
Network Scouts wear an adult leader uniform with a Scout Network badge. This consists of a stone shirt/blouse and a Group scarf (often called a necker).

Where to buy?

• You can buy online at scoutshops.com. This is the official shop of the UK Scout Association.
• Durham County Scout Shop at Moor House Adventure Center (call 0191 5841248 or e-mail shop@durhamscouts.org.uk , open for collection Wednesday 10am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
• Gateshead District Scout Shop, Gladstone Terrace West, within Mitchell House Scout HQ. Tuesday 6:30pm – 8:00pm & Saturday 10:30am – Noon (Closed during School Holidays) or contact 0191 490 0520
• Dexters, 20 Front Street, Prudhoe. Contact 01661 831112 for more information
• Another online shop is the Glasgow Scout Shop.
• Scarfs or neckers can be purchased from your Group or Unit.

If you need any more information on uniform or scouting in general please contact us!