The County Flag Competition took place in the summer of 1925, and Scout Troops from all over the District were tested by County Examiners in various subjects, including First Aid, Signalling, Gymnastics, Rope Splicing, Tent Pegging etc. The Test was concluded with a campfire sing-along in which the examiners took part.
The 30th Midlothian Troop would be the winning Troop of the County with the presentation of the County Flag taking place at the Midlothian Annual Scout Rally on Corstorphine Hill.
The Edinburgh Evening News reported that the majority of Scouts in attendance wore the kilt, which at that time was being recognised as the official dress for all Scottish Scouts - a symbol of national pride and unity within the movement.
At the rally, each district was assigned a position on Corstorphine Hill for forming up and at a given signal, the Scouts and Cubs marched to the centre of the arena, where they formed a half-moon shape around the flagpole. Then followed was a stirring series of Howls by the assembled Scouts and Cubs to welcome Sir Henry Dundas, the County Commissioner.
Sir Henry conducted an inspection of the Troops and Packs before presenting the County Flag to the 30th Midlothian, praising them warmly for their progress and enthusiasm. This honour was particularly meaningful for Scoutmaster Galloway, whose brother was Scoutmaster of the long-established Corstorphine Troop, a unit that had proudly held the flag for several consecutive years.