Girlguiding Ulster is one of the nine regions of Girlguiding UK. Its headquarters are at Lorne House, County Down. In 2006, there were approximately 500 units across Northern Ireland.[1]
In 1974, the Guides' headquarters in Belfast were burned down.[2]
Lorne House and Outdoor Activity Centre Girlguiding Ulster
Lorne is a 21-acre (85,000 m2) estate in County Down with a variety of facilities for Guiding activities, including residential accommodation and campsites.
Lorne House was built in the Scottish Baronial style in 1875 by Henry Campbell, who named it after Lorne, Scotland, hereditary home of Clan Campbell. It was purchased by the Guides in 1946, and was officially opened in 1947[3]
Lorne Estate
Built in 1875, Lorne still retains much of its original character. It was the home ofHenry Campbell, a prominent Belfast linen merchant, who named the estate afterthe hereditary home of the Campbell clan in Scotland. Purchased by GirlguidingUlster in 1946 it is now a residential venue.
Lorne House
The ground floor comprises a large entrance hall, solarium with seating area, dining room and 4 meeting rooms.
The upper floors in Lorne can accommodate 29 residential guests.
Marion Greeves Centre
The Marion Greeves Centre is a purpose built centre, with accommodation for up to 38 people. It is also known as the Brownie House.[4]
Coach House
This former 2 storey stable block has been converted to provide self contained accommodation for 12 people.
Ranger Cottage
Conference Centre
The conference centre can accommodate up to 120 delegates for training events, launches and presentations.
Camping
Lorne Estate offers camping facilities for groups of up to 600 participants.