Brownsea Island is the birthplace of World Scouting and Guiding. Lord Robert Baden Powell held the first Scout camp there in 1907.
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- Scouting through History - Brownsea Camp The story of the Brownsea Island experimental camp.
- The First Scout Camp Article about the Brownsea Island camp from Scouting Magazine.
- Dorset Scenery Provides information and photos relating to Brownsea Island.
- First Scout Camp at Brownsea Contains information about Scouting including the history of the 1907 Camp on Brownsea, unusual facts about Scouting.
- Buddens Scout Centre History, camping program, and link to registration information for this historic location.
- Brownsea Island Nature Reserve Describes the reserve, its flora and fauna.
- Brownsea Island Contains information about visits to the island, things to do, wildlife to see, history and booking information for this National Trust property.