Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club (ESOC)
Club details
Although based in Edinburgh, with most members living in the Lothians, we have members from other parts of Scotland, elsewhere in the UK and overseas. The club currently has over 200 members participating and succeeding at all levels of the sport, from local to international events. All athletic abilities are represented, ranging from those who simply enjoy a stroll in the woods with the fun of finding controls on the way, to those who regularly win leagues and trophies and represent Scotland at international events
Established in 1965. ESOC is an open club.
Safeguarding/Welfare contact
David Robertson
davidrobertson1135@gmail.com
Membership fees
| Junior | Young Adult | Senior | Family | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Fee | £8.00 | £8.00 | £8.00 | £16.00 |
| Association Fee (SOA) | £2.00 | £2.00 | £4.00 | £8.00 |
| British Orienteering Fee | £2.00 | £3.00 | £5.00 | £13.00 |
What it costs to join today, in one payment.
What the club offers
- Coaching
- Training Events
- "Come and try it" Events
- Club Newsletter
- Club Kit
Where it is
Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club puts on events around Edinburgh. It's shown at the middle of where its recent events were.
Coming events
| Date | Event | Level | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | ESOC Local Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians | Local | Blackford Hill |
| 22 Nov 2026 | ESOC SoSOL 9 | Regional | Corstorphine Hill |
| 7 Feb 2027 | CompassSport Heat | National | Devilla |
| 4 Apr 2027 | SOUL 2 | Regional | Muirhouse |
| 7 Nov 2027 | Scottish Score Championships | Regional | Torphin |
Ranked members
| Ranking | Name | YOB | M/F | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Ben Brown | 2001 | M | 7989 |
| 219 | Rachel Brown | 2003 | F | 7732 |
| 244 | Calum Robertson | 2009 | M | 7691 |
| 298 | Helen Bridle | 1979 | F | 7579 |
| 412 | Thomas Dutton | 1992 | M | 7436 |
| 505 | Matt Tinsley | 1977 | M | 7324 |
| 530 | Megan Brown | 2008 | F | 7297 |
| 565 | Heidi Ross | 1999 | F | 7247 |
| 788 | Keith Brown | 1962 | M | 7040 |
| 798 | Hannah Durnall | 1985 | F | 7032 |