Cadets and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers from The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Battalion Army Cadet Force had the opportunity to meet His Majesty The King at Balmoral Castle. Battalion Commandant Colonel Derek Balfour, the Regimental Sergeant Major Instructor (RSMI) Craig Smith and two senior cadets were invited by the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Association to attend a dedication ceremony

Highland RFCA Head of Engagement Michelle McKearnon attended an Engage with Engineers event at the Cadet Training Centre (CTC) in Boddam on 10 May. The centre is home to 2nd Battalion The Highlanders Army Cadet Force (ACF) who organised the event. The day saw numerous engineering companies from the Aberdeenshire area showcasing job opportunities available to the area’s young people.

Erin Couttie is the new Employer Engagement Administrative Officer (EE AO) for Highland RFCA, taking up the role in May 2025. She will work alongside fellow EE AO Aaron Bain and Defence Relationship Managers Hayley Munro and Ray Watt at HRFCA headquarters in Dundee. Hi Erin Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I am 23 years old

Highland RFCA Defence Relationship Manager Hayley Munro attended the Scottish Veterans Awards on 30 April at Prestonfield House in Edinburgh. Radio DJ and BFBS presenter Mark McKenzie hosted the event, in association with The Army Benevolent Fund and the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity. The audience heard from Captain Aiden Flannagan (Royal Navy), Scottish Veterans Commissioner Susie Hamilton and

The Strategic Defence Review – setting out a path for the next decade and beyond to transform Defence – has been published. The Strategic Defence Review (SDR)  signifies a landmark shift in deterrence and defence: moving to warfighting readiness to deter threats and strengthen security in the Euro-Atlantic. The SDR’s vision for UK Defence: Move to warfighting readiness — establishing a

The latest Defence in Scotland – A Strong Story to Tell update has been published.  Read the two-page PDF document (1.7MB) to learn why Scotland remains critical to Defence at home and abroad.

Eighteen organisations in the Highland RFCA-area have been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2025. The Award from the Ministry of Defence is in recognition of the support the organisations give to the Armed Forces community. The 2025 winners are: Altrad Integrity Services Limited Clackmannanshire Council Copernicus Technology Ltd Corporate Energy & Renewables Ltd EASTON’S Training

Hayley Munro is the new Defence Relationship Manager for Highland RFCA, taking up the role in April 2025. She will work alongside fellow Defence Relationship Manager Ray Watt, with both based in Dundee. Hi Hayley. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? “I am originally from Edinburgh where I grew up and attended school, spending most of my