Scouting on the Isle of Man Scouting on the Isle of Man Scouting on the Isle of Man is represented by the Scout Association of the United Kingdom. The Scout Association's Island Headquarters are at Cunningham House in Douglas. The association has its own campsite, Mullin ny Carty. Some of the Groups also have their own bunkhouses or campsites, in addition to their own headquarters. The Scout Association's Patron is the Lieutenant Governor Sir Paul Haddacks, and its President is a former Chief Minister, Sir Miles Walker. The 1st Malew Group were the first Scout Group on the Isle of Man. Originally called 1st Isle of
Coat of arms of the Isle of Man "whichever way you throw, it will stand". This refers to the theoretical aerodynamical properties of the "triskele", which will supposedly always have a foot to land on whichever way it lands. The motto dates to 1668 when it is first recorded on coinage of the Isle of Man. The heraldic device of the "triskele" or "triskeles" has been associated with the Isle of Man for centuries. In 1405 Henry IV, King of England granted the Isle of Man to John Stanley (–1414), KG (whose eventual successor in 1485 was created Earl of Derby for his services to Henry VII at