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Whitekirk Hill boasts a variety of rock and contour features on broadly open hillside with picturesque views over East Lothian.
The majority of the paths are mown strips through the grass though they appear to be more permanent and there are many informal paths around the former golf course.
Parking for the event is at the Whitekirk Hill resort and we’d encourage you to make use of the excellent cafe which is there.
Orienteers of all abilities are welcome to join us on the day when we will have a range of courses to suit everyone.
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The aim of the South of Scotland Orienteering League is to promote participation in orienteering beyond the local level by providing:
- larger, but still welcoming, events;
- high-quality courses;
- good areas;
- up-to-date maps.
ELO is planning to host our own event in the series at the start of November and this weekend sees the first event in the series taking place in Holyrood Park (and its not too late to enter even on the day).
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Other News and Results
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ELO members are invited to enter the Scottish heat of this year’s CompassSport Trophy (CST). It is being staged near Aberfoyle on Sunday 22nd Feb 2026 by Forth Valley Orienteers (FVO).
The CST is an inter-club competition. Any member may score points for the club by entering and completing your ‘correct’ course (see the list of age categories below).
Event details and entries link are on the FVO website … https://www.fvo.org.uk/events/22-feb-2026.
The deadline for entries is Sunday 8th Feb.
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For longer than most of us can remember ELO have put on a fun orienteering event between Christmas and New Year. As well as finding the controls there has been a puzzle to add to the challenge. A mass start, a social gathering and a lively prize giving have made up for a great way to work off some of the Christmas excesses.
This year’s Festive Frolic is at Levenhall Links on Sunday 28th December and will continue our grand tradition.
Please arrive early if you wish to enter on the day.
Read more…Results
- Simple results are here.
- Routegadget allows you to plot your route, either by hand or by downloading a gpx file from a watch or phone and to look where you and others went.
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2026 membership is now open – whether you are renewing your membership or joining ELO for the first time. If you pay now you will be a member until the end of 2026.
There are two membership options depending on whether you wish to join British Orienteering as well as Scottish Orienteering and ELO…
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We held our club championships at Butterdean Wood in November …
Medals were enjoyed by kids and big kids alike! Read more…Event Report
Thanks to all the many helpers – especially those who confirmed in advance as that really makes organising so much easier.
And thanks to all those who contributed to a very warm atmosphere despite the chilly weather – especially Sheila for carrying out so many roles and for her marvellous ‘medals’ (see photo).
We are grateful to Alba Trees for permission to use their car park to access the wood.
Saartje
Planner’s Report
I hope you enjoyed your course today. It was a pleasure to plan in Butterdean at this time of year when the worst of the undergrowth has died back. It’s also good to see the former fields flourishing with young trees.
The map has been much tweaked over the years and perhaps is due for a major overhaul. That might standardise how big a ditch should be to be worthy of appearing on the map!
Results
- Simple results are here.
- Routegadget allows you to plot your route, either by hand or by downloading a gpx file from a watch or phone and to look where you and others went.
- Winsplits Online gives another way of comparing your times for each leg.
- British Orienteering collect results from all events and publish ranking scores for larger events.
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New club champions
ELO’s club champions for 2025 were decided at Butterdean on Saturday 29th November. Congratulations to all five of our new champions …
- Emily Atkinson – female club champion – W16 and above
- Jonathan Ellis – male club champion – M16 and above
- Peter Atkinson – junior running Light Green – W14 and M14
- Rebecca Mitchell – junior running Orange – W12 and M12
- Magnus Baillie – junior running Yellow – W10 and M10
There was a strong entry from club members across all five categories. Jonathan’s winning margin over Duncan Edmondson was less than a minute – as was Rebecca’s lead over her twin sister Jessica!
Trophies have been ordered for each champion and will be presented at a future club event.
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