About Us

About Us - 2nd Dumfries, The Boys' Brigade

The Boys' Brigade is a Christian youth organisation in which Boys and young men can develop socially and emotionally towards adulthood with a sense of value which benefits the community in which they live.

The 2nd Dumfries Company of The Boys' Brigade is attached to St. Michael's & South Parish Church in Dumfries and engage with 60 Boys and Young Men between the ages of 5 and 18 years on a weekly basis. The Company was formed over 90 years ago but continually grows and develops to meet the needs of our current and future members.

The 2nd Dumfries Company is grouped with  other Companies in the Dumfriesshire area. This group of Companies is called Solway Battalion.

For more information on each of the Section, click on the individual logos...

Anchor Section (5 to 8 years)

for Boys aged from 5 to 8 years (Primary 1 to 3). The Anchor  Programme is pasked wih games, crafts, music, stories and activities specifically aimed at their age. For many it offers the first chance to work together, to co-operate in a joint activity and work (or play) as a team;

Junior Section (8 to 11 years)

are aged from 8 to 11 years (Primary 4 to 6). The Juniors Programme is a full and varied one. During a typical evening there will be   physical activities with Boys taking part in our Award Scheme. The focus is for Boys to have fun and enjoyment while learning new skills, activites and interests;


Company Section (11 to 15 years)

is for Boys aged from 11 to 15 years old (Primary 5 to Secondary 3). It's all about learning new skills, making your own decisions and having fun. BB provides a safe environment to explore new possibilities and achieve personal goals while making friends and having adventures;

Seniors (15 to 24 years)

is for young men from 15 years old until their 24th Birthday, many companies - like our own - combine their Seniors with the Company  Section