The 30th Midlothian Troop were among more than 3,000 Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Rovers, Guides, and Rangers from across Midlothian who were invited to take part in a Coronation Rally at Inverleith Rugby Ground. An elaborate programme of eleven events was presented over the course of two hours.
The Scouts were formally inspected by Viscount Traprain, the Scottish Sea Scout Commissioner.
Organisers hoped the rally would give younger members a clear sense of the scale and strength of the Scout and Guide movements within the District.
To ensure wide participation, a special afternoon train was arranged, stopping at Roslin, Loanhead, and Millerhill to bring Scouts and Guides to Granton Road Station, which was just a short walk from the rally ground. and additional special bus services were also provided from various parts of the county.
One of the highlights of the day featured 500 Cubs taking part in a running maze, each carrying a balloon coloured red, white, or blue and at a given signal, the balloons were released, creating a striking patriotic display.
At the time, this was the largest event of its kind ever staged by the District.