New to Orienteering?
Orienteering is an exciting outdoor adventure sport which involves navigating around a course using a detailed map and sometimes a compass.
The aim is to navigate between a set of control points and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time.
It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can go at your own pace.
Join the Club
We would love you to consider joining our orienteering club! ESOC is a friendly and very active club, which organises a range of orienteering events in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. We have around 300 members of all ages and abilities and you will be made very welcome.
Events coming soon
Sat 13 Jun: Riccarton near Edinburgh
Wed 24 Jun: The Exchange near Edinburgh
Wed 15 Jul: Inverleith near Edinburgh
All events have courses for beginners.
Cumbernauld SOUL 3 2026Sunday 31st May
Urban race 3 of the weekend was also SOUL 3. Hannah claimed 1st place in the WV, whilst Luke (MYJ), Alison (WUV) and Ewart (MHV) all came in 2nd in their respective age categories. Luke, Hannah, Alison and Ewart are now also leading the tables for the urban league.
Scottish Sprint Champs 2026, CumbernauldSaturday 30th May
An ESOC podium of Anna, Rachael and Hannah for the WV was the highlight of this year's Scottish Sprint championship, but there were also firsts for Ingrid, Luke, Calum, Helen and Ewart with a third place for Les to make a fantastic 9 podium places for the club.
Scottish Relay Champs 2026, GrandtullySunday 24th May
A return to the forest in Ballinluig for the relays resulted in podium places for 2 ESOC teams. Golds for Morten, Anna & Megan, with silvers for juniors Ingrid, Eddie & Hamish.
Scottish Individual Champs 2026, Grandtully, BallinluigSaturday 23rd May
An excellent day for ESOC at the Scottish Individual championship as 13 members, including 3 juniors, made it onto the podium, with Kirsten and Eleanor both receiving gold medals in their respective age classes.
Second East of Scotland Coaching Day 2026Sunday 10th May
The second coaching day for club members in the East of Scotland area was held on Kinnoull Hill on the outskirts of Perth.
About Us
ESOC is a friendly and very active club. We organise a regular programme of local orienteering events, junior coaching sessions, and also club socials. In addition, we organise larger orienteering events at regional and national level, some of which are further afield in Scotland. Why not come and join us?
