A cadet from 1st Battalion The Highlanders Army Cadet Force (ACF) has received recognition at the Scottish First Aid Awards. The lifesaving actions of Cadet Company Sergeant Major (CSM) John Bremner, from Halkirk Detachment, earned him the Young First Aid Hero for 2025 from St Andrew’s First Aid at the ceremony held on 28 March in Glasgow. CSM Bremner (17)

Highland RFCA members gathered for the Annual Association Meeting (AAM) at Discovery Point in Dundee on 5 April. 82 attendees made the journey from across the Highlands and Islands. This was the third time the venue has hosted the AAM, following a successful first event in 2023. HRFCA Chair, Wing Commander Dr David Caddick MBE VR JP PhD RAuxAF, opened

Young people who join the cadets do better at school, have improved attendance and behaviour and are more likely to go to university, a new report has found.  The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the University of Northampton, has launched its latest report, The Impact and Value of School-Based Cadet Forces in the UK. It highlights the transformative impact

The new multi-functional extension to the Cadet Training Centre (CTC) at Barry Buddon was officially opened by Dr Joseph Morrow, The Right Honourable Lord Lyon King of Arms, on 4 April. Highland RFCA Chair Wing Commander Dr David Caddick and Chief Executive Brigadier (Retired) Mark Dodson attended along with members of Angus and Dundee Battalion Army Cadet Force (ACF). Wing

The Army Cadet Force (ACF) provides young people with a wide range of opportunities, including the chance to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) scheme. Two cadets from The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Battalion ACF recently had their exceptional dedication, leadership, and hard work, recognised by the scheme. Corporal Logan received the Silver Award, while Lance Corporal

Highland RFCA Regional Employer Engagement Director Ray Watt spread the news about the valuable transferable skills Reservists can bring to companies of all sizes during an event in Aberdeen. OEUK (Offshore Energies UK) Share Fair 2025 was held at P&J Live in the city on 19 March. The essential energy supply chain event aimed to connect companies working in oil and

The 25th Anniversary Rorke’s Drift Concert took place on 22 February, marking a spectacular celebration of cadet musical talent, military heritage, and the end of an unforgettable era. Held at Theatr Brycheiniog in Brecon, the event brought together cadets and Adult Volunteers from across the Army Cadet Force (ACF), with participants travelling to Wales from 15 counties, battalions, and contingents

Members of 154 (Scottish) Regiment Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) have been given a tour of their future headquarters. The £9.6 million Army Reserve Centre (ARC) at Dunfermline (pictured above) is making significant progress and is on course to open in the summer. Team 154 was able to look round the new-build project that includes a large, open-plan office space, drill