About

Oldhall Scout Group is located in Ralston and was founded in 1911 by Major M Hodgart and Capt. E. Bell. The first Scoutmaster in 1911 was Cpl.Reid R.E with about 24 boys. The Scoutmaster in 2011 is Sinclair G Smith with about 15 boys.

Neckie

The group neckie is emerald green with a white trim. The neckie is tied like a tie with end neatly knotted at the bottom.

Group History

The cub pack was formed in the 1920’s. It was in the late 20’s and early 30’s that the troop succeeded in winning the County Flag three times in six years, which at the time meant the troop were allowed to retain it. It is still one of the most valued possessions.

Oldhall, as a troop, has always been keen on the outdoors. Summer camps have been held all over Scotland, Britain and also in Denmark. Some of the places that camps were held were Tighnabruaich 1946, Rashfield 1948, Newtonmore 1967, Denamark 1970, Oban 1988, Pitlochery 2009 and Newtonmore 2011. Special summer camp troop flags were made to record the camps.

Location

The Scout hall is at the edge of Barshaw Park in Ralston. During 1914 -15 funds were raised for the conversion of the stables of Barshaw House, at Oldhall, to a Scout hall. The Scout hall was renovated in 1996 by lottery funding. Oldhall Scout hall has been the home to Paisley District Headquarters since 2005.