1978 Guide Handbook - Scottish Folk Badge
Syllabus obtainable from Commonwealth Headquarters.
1983 Guide Badge Book - Scottish Folk Badge
You must do seven clauses, including one from each section. Not more than three may be from section I and not more than two from any other section.
I
1) Plan, prepare and serve a three course meal entirely from Scottish traditional recipes.
2) Knit an article incorporating a traditional pattern, e.g. Eriskay, Shetland.
3) Embroider an article with a Celtic or Pictish design.
4) Weave a piece of tweed.
5) Make a Scottish souvenir from wood, metal, leather or polished stone.
6) Dress a doll in Scottish costume.
II
1) Know the composition of the Scottish flag and the story of St Andrew.
2) Write an essay on the folklore, traditions and customs of your own district.
3) Give the origin or history of twenty Scottish or Gaelic place names.
4) Be able to use simple conversational Gaelic or lowland Scots. (The standard will depend upon your age.)
III
1) Compose a song to a traditional Gaelic or Scottish tune in keeping with the melody.
2) Learn and sing a Gaelic song.
3) Play a Scottish air on a traditional Scottish instrument.
4) Play two Scottish country dance tunes on any musical instrument.
5) Perform one dance from each of the following sections of Scottish dance: a) Hebridean. b) Scottish Country.
IV
1) Scheme a Celtic design with special reference to traditional crosses.
2) Design a greetings card with a Scottish or Gaelic flavor.
3) Make a pictorial representation of an aspect of Scottish rural life.
4) Visit a Scottish castle, country house, or cathedral and tell your tester what you discovered.
1986 Guide Badge Book - Scottish Folk Badge
1) Know the composition of the Scottish flag and the story of St Andrew.
2) Give the meaning of ten Scottish or Gaelic place-names.
3) Do one of the following:
a) Play a traditional Scottish tune on an instrument of your choice.
b) Sing a traditional Scottish song - from your own area.
c) Perform a Scottish dance that is new to you, e.g. Scottish country dancing, Highland.
d) Recite a poem in Gaelic or Scots dialect. Discuss it with your tester.
e) Tell a story derived from Scottish folklore or history.
4) Do one of the following:
a) Using a recipe, prepare, make and serve a traditional Scots dish, e.g. oatcakes, shortbread, Scotch broth.
b) Knit something incorporating a traditional pattern, e.g. Shetland, Eriskay, Fair Isle.
c) Collect some sheep's wool. Cord, spin and dye it using natural materials. (In the interest of conservation lichens must not be used.)
d) Make an article with a Celtic or Pictish design; you may use materials/threads of your own choice.
5) Make an interesting presentation, e.g. a display, illustrated talk, scrap book, with commentary on one of the following:
a) A visit to a place of interest, e.g. a Scottish museum, country house, folk museum or battlefield.
b) Some of the crafts, folklore and traditions of your area.
1986 (September) Guiding Magazine - Scottish Folk Badge
1) Know the composition of the Scottish flag and the story of St Andrew.
2) Give the meaning of ten Scottish or Gaelic place names.
3) Do one of the following:
a) Play a traditional Scottish tune on an instrument of your choice.
b) Sing a traditional Scottish song - from your own area.
c) Perform a Scottish dance that is new to you, e.g. Scottish country dancing, Highland.
d) Recite a poem in Gaelic or Scots dialect. Discuss it with your tester.
e) Tell a story derived from Scottish folk lore or history.
4) Do one of the following:
a) Using a recipe, prepare, make and serve a traditional Scots dish, e.g. oatcakes, shortbread, Scotch broth.
b) Knit something incorporating a traditional pattern, e.g. Shetland, Eriskay, Fair Isle.
c) Collect some sheep's wool. Cord, spin and dye it using natural materials. (In the interest of conservation lichens must not be used).
d) Make an article with a Celtic or Pictish design; you may use materials/threads of your own choice.
5) Make an interesting presentation, e.g. a display, illustrated talk, scrap book, with commentary on one of the following:
Either: A visit to a place of interest, e.g. a Scottish museum, country house, folk museum, battlefield,
or: Some of the crafts, folklore and traditions of your area.
1989 Guide Badge Book - Scottish Folk Badge
1) Know the composition of the Scottish flag and the story of St Andrew.
2) Give the meaning of ten Scottish or Gaelic place names.
3) Do one of the following:
a) Play a traditional Scottish tune on an instrument of your choice.
b) Sing a traditional Scottish song - from your own area.
c) Perform a Scottish dance that is new to you, e.g. Scottish country dancing, Highland.
d) Recite a poem in Gaelic or Scots dialect. Discuss it with your tester.
e) Tell a story derived from Scottish folklore or history.
4) Do one of the following:
a) Using a recipe, prepare, make and serve a traditional Scots dish, e.g. oatcakes, shortbread, Scotch broth.
b) Knit something incorporating a traditional pattern, e.g. Shetland, Eriskay, Fair Isle.
c) Collect some sheep's wool. Cord, spin and dye it using natural materials. (In the interest of conservation lichens must not be used).
d) Make an article with a Celtic or Pictish design; you may use materials/threads of your own choice.
5) Make an interesting presentation, e.g. a display, illustrated talk, scrap book, with commentary on one of the following:
a) A visit to a place of interest, e.g. a Scottish museum, country house, folk museum or battlefield.
b) Some of the crafts, folklore and traditions of your area.
1991 Guide Badge Book - Scottish Folk Badge
1) Know the composition of the Scottish flag and the story of St Andrew.
2) Give the meaning of ten Scottish or Gaelic place names.
3) Do one of the following:
a) Play a traditional Scottish tune on an instrument of your choice.
b) Sing a traditional Scottish song - from your own area.
c) Perform a Scottish dance that is new to you, such as Scottish country dancing or Highland.
d) Recite a poem in Gaelic or Scots dialect. Discuss it with your tester.
e) Tell a story derived from Scottish folklore or history.
4) Do one of the following:
a) Using a recipe, prepare, make and serve a traditional Scots dish, such as oatcakes, shortbread, Scotch broth.
b) Knit something incorporating a traditional pattern such as Shetland, Eriskay, Fair Isle.
c) Collect some sheep's wool. Cord, spin and dye it using natural materials. (In the interest of conservation lichens must not be used).
d) Make an article with a Celtic or Pictish design; you may use materials/threads of your own choice.
5) Make an interesting presentation, such as a display, illustrated talk, scrap book, with commentary on one of the following:
a) A visit to a place of interest, for example a Scottish museum, country house, folk museum or battlefield.
b) Some of the crafts, folklore and traditions of your area.
