SupportOfOtherTroopsInTheOldTown

Support of other Troops in the old Town

Sandie's efforts were not limited to the 9th: there was considerable activity in trying to help the unruly youths of the Canongate. The Watsonian Scout Centre was one of his attempts to help introduce Scouting in the area and give support to other troops.

Other Organisations helped by Sandie and The Watsonian Scout Centre'

He was also instrumental in starting the Craigmillar Boys Club (colloquially known as Sandie's Club) in the 1930s to give more support to the boys in that area.

The Club continued up to 1996 when it was taken over by the Local Authority.