The Rover Scouts
3500 young men from 48 different countries attended the Moot
The Pipe Band
"When Bob arrived at the top of the site at six-thirty, a scratch pipe band was already waiting, half a dozen pipers, including a couple of Irish lads in green kilts, three tenor drummers and even a bass drummer." Moot, p 36
The London lads
"A rustic wooden sign hoisted between two poles embedded in the ground beside a large cluster of tents had the word “London” burned into it. This was the temporary home of over one hundred and fifty Londoners attending the Moot, one of the biggest groupings outside of the major Scottish cities. " Moot, p 21
Nations together
"We hope that you Rovers will get to know each other during the next ten days and that many friendships will be formed. We hope that you will all talk freely of your lives and aspirations, and let us learn something through you of the countries in which you live. ” Moot p 49
Egypt
"The crescent was turned on its side and fashioned into stylised, curling pillars expertly carved from wood, and hanging from them were the three stars that made up the rest of the flag." Moot p 56
The sailors arrive
"An Australian flag was draped over the driver’s seat behind James Meikle, while a guard of honour comprising Australian, Polish and Scottish Rovers lined both sides of the vehicle and Bob’s Moot Band took up position at the front." Moot p 161
Sir Lancelot shows off the sailors
"An Australian flag was draped over the driver’s seat behind James Meikle, while a guard of honour comprising Australian, Polish and Scottish Rovers lined both sides of the vehicle and Bob’s Moot Band took up position at the front." Moot p 161
The sailors' welcome
"On Abdalla’s signal they started to play and the procession wound uphill. Cheers rang throughout the grounds as they entered the Moot arena, all three men waving animatedly to the crowds of Rovers who were already gathering for that afternoon’s performances." Moot p 161
Jozef from Danzig
"He was wearing a circular, martial-looking cap and a beautiful, woven tie instead of the usual Rover neckerchief. A brown cloak fixed around his neck trailed almost to the ground, making him appear even shorter than he was. " Moot p 4
Rovers from India
"The countries of the Empire followed, the Indians causing a huge ovation when they doffed their hats and cheered as they passed the dignitaries. " Moot p 47-8
Haggis
"Bob had arranged to sell haggis suppers that evening to introduce the Rovers to the great Scottish feast." Moot p 119
Dutch Rovers
"There was a sigh in the treetops, a gentle wind blowing through the day. In the Netherlands area, three Rovers were putting the finishing touches to a half life-sized wooden windmill." Moot p 78
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