The Munro map expands again

The Munro map needs to be expanded yet again. Borders were no object for DofE Scottish Advisory Committee Member Alistair. He, and fellow DofE supporters Alan and Mike, climbed to the top of the Grunten (1730 m). In addition to flagging the 'Munro' the trio were also marking an important milestone - 25 years since the first time they summited the hill together. Alan has climbed it each year since the first time, Mike 23 of those years. Alistair made up for only doing it 10 times by finding the geocache at the top - his 3rd attempt for it.

Even though the Flag a Munro Challenge is official over, you can still get on the blog. Send us in your photos and stories - we love hearing from you. 

Commonwealth Connections Scrapbook

We've collected a whole heap of stories from all the DofE Scotland Commonwealth Connections Projects, including Flag a Munro. You can have a flip through the book below and even download a copy of your own to help you remember your contributions to Commonwealth Connections.
If you click on the box you can read it in full screen and get the option to download it.

Outlook Adventures Flag

A group of intrepid flaggers from Outlook Adventures Scotland took to Mullach Clach a Bhlair in the Southern Cairngorms last week. Erin, Sarah, Lucy, Lizzie, Fiona, Natasha and Dani sumitted the Munro on the third day of their Gold Qualifying Expedition. The girls later described it as the highlight of their expedition and a very proud moment.

Thanks so much to the girls and the team at Outlook Adventures for continuing on the Flag a Munro journey beyond the dates of the challenge. If you're interested in joining the challenge, drop an email to us at Scotland@DofE.org

FAM closed but you can keep flagging

The Flag a Munro Challenge has now officially closed, but if you're still really keen to participate send an email to jamie.mitchell@dofe.org and she'll send you out a pack. Send in any pictures you get and they can still go up on the blog!

FAM Celebrated in Style

On Sunday, 20th July we celebrated Flag a Munro at the first event at Scotland House - the base for Scottish athletes during the Commonwealth Games. 

We were thrilled to have some of the flaggers at the event and thanks to everyone who could make it. All the signatures on the flag were collected to help us remember the event.

Aileen Campbell, Minister for Children and Young People and Paul Zealey, Head of Engagement and Legacy at Glasgow 2014,were on hand to accept this from the Flag a Munro Challenge. 

It is a collection of all of the Flag a Munro photos that you sent in - if you look really closely you should be able to find yours!

Thanks to the Inverness Royal Academy for sending in the photo that we used for the mosaic.

And thanks to all of you who participated in the Flag a Munro Challenge! Your hard work and determination has been above and beyond our dreams. You've really made Legacy 2014 come to life for the DofE, so thanks!

We still have some extra Flag a Munro flags and hand flags left, so if you'd like one as a souvenir, send us an email scotland@dofe.org with your name and address.

Crazy Cat on Beinn Dearg

Cat Newsheller from Argyll and Bute flagged Beinn Dearg for the challenge - she's affectionately known as Crazy Cat in A&B ;)

ATC Flag Ben Lomond

The 62 Squadron of the Air Training Corps flagged Ben Lomond for the challenge earlier this year - check out their creative use of the flags.