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A gold-coloured DofE-branded lawn game board stands on a grassy outdoor event space. The board displays the text “GO FOR GOLD!” above five star-shaped targets and includes DofE and Youth Without Limits logos. Groups of attendees are gathered and talking in the background, while a person walks past in the foreground carrying a tambourine. The image captures a social outdoor celebration with activities taking place on a lawn.
Scotland Gold Award Celebration Event 2026
Over 600 Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award holders joined HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh for a very special event to mark their achievements.
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh and an event attendee stand beside a table with a colourful craft artwork on it.
Royal visit is ‘icing on the cake’ for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants in Musselburgh
HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh met with DofE participant and leaders from  Teens+ during their regular Tuesday cooking session at Fisherrow...
Four attendees pose in front of a blue Youth Without Limits and DofE Scotland backdrop, holding a large photo-frame prop branded with “#YouthWithoutLimits
DofE, Skills for Life and Work Event
DofE, Skills for Life and Work Event  showcases the important role DofE can play in helping young people prepare for their future careers.
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DofE Scotland - Adult Network Conference 2026
Our annual Adult Network Conference took place welcoming almost 100 DofE Leaders from organisations across Scotland.
A Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scotland programme for the North East of Scotland Celebration Evening. The programme cover has the DofE Scotland logo and event details.
Scotland North-East Celebration Event
Participants from across the North-East celebrate their achievements.
Person seated at a table, wearing a blue headscarf and white shirt, looking down at a printed map and holding a document.
Cooking, Climbing, and Confidence: Razan’s Bronze Award Story
Razan embraced every opportunity to learn, connect, and discover her strengths.
A young person stands at a hilltop trig point, resting their arms on the concrete pillar. The background shows a wide upland landscape with rolling green hills, patches of woodland, and a loch in the valley below. Distant ridgelines stretch across the horizon beneath a sky filled with large white clouds.
Declan’s Silver Success: From Foster Care to Future Goals
Declan embraced the Silver Award built teamwork skills, grow in confidence, and prepare for his next big challenge.
A person is holding up a “Certificate of Achievement” from Sparks Summer Camp. The certificate is awarded to someone named Struan for creativity, teamwork, and technical ability during an August 2024 film and media arts camp. The certificate includes positive comments from the workshop leaders and is decorated with colourful star graphics. Coats hang on hooks in the background.
Struan's DofE Adventure
Struan joined DofE to explore new places and challenge himself.
Two individuals sit at a table examining a large map. One wears a white shirt and black tie, the other a white shirt and blue headscarf, with an open paper map sitting on the table in front.
“I Wanted a New Challenge”
Grace embraces adventure and growth through her Bronze DofE.
Person smiling in a navy blue 'Hollister California' hoodie holding a bow, standing in front of an archery target with arrows grouped in the yellow center.
Grant’s story: "I wouldn't be alive without DofE"
The DofE has shaped Grant’s family across generations – from his parents first meeting to his own life-changing experiences.
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, stands at a podium speaking, flanked by two women, speakers Eilish and Nerea.
Gold Award celebrations 2025

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh welcomes Gold DofE Award holders to The Palace of Holyroodhouse to recognise their incredible achievement.

Five young people looking out over Loch Lomond and the surrounding mountains.
Forth Valley College Workstart DofE group

Success for Forth Valley College students on the West Highland Way!

Luca cleaning a car.
Luca's Story

Luca has recently completed the volunteering section for his DofE Bronze Award through Beatlie School in West Lothian.

Gold Award Celebration event 2023 - Roundup video

06/07/2023 – HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, hosted 700 Gold Award achievers and their guests at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

A group on an adapted expedition going through a tunnel.
Top ASN expedition tips to make your expedition more accessible

Operations Manager Kate has shared some of her top tips for running additional support needs/autism-friendly expeditions!

Anja, standing smiling in front of a body of water
DofE Scotland's newest staff member reflects on her DofE journey
My Gold Award had become completely unachievable until I was offered a place on a supported expedition.
Forth Valley College Workstart group goes volunteering
Workstart is for young people facing challenges and supports them to build skills and confidence to enter the world of work.
Photo of a group walking away on a forest trail.
DofE Scotland runs its first additional support needs specific DofE Expedition Skills course
DofE Scotland recently delivered an additional support needs specific DofE Expedition Skills course in Clackmannanshire and Fife.

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