On 18 July cadets (pictured above) and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) from 2nd Battalion The Highlanders Army Cadet Force (ACF) left Annual Camp 2024 in Warcop for Germany on Exercise Venturer Bavaria 24. Earlier in the year 12 lucky cadets from across the Battalion had been selected to go to the southern German state on a week-long adventurous training

One of the most exciting activities Army Cadets take part in is shooting. It’s the main activity that differentiates the Army Cadets from most other youth organisations. During the summer, cadets from across The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Battalion Army Cadet Force (ACF) travelled down to Bisley Ranges in Surrey to take part in The 155th Imperial Meeting 2024. Cadet

Members of HRFCA’s Employer Engagement team, along with a group of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold, Silver and Bronze employer organisations, attended the Chamber Champion Awards. The Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce event was held at Carnoustie Golf Hotel & Spa on 10 September. The overall winner was Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Limited. The individual Business

The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) was granted the Freedom of the Western Isles at a ceremony held in Stornoway on 7 September. Highland RFCA Head of Engagement Michelle McKearnon had the honour of representing the Association at the event. The Parade stepped off from Stornoway Golf Course at 1200 and, led by Regimental Mascot Corporal Cruachan IV and the

Access Point Fire & Security Ltd was presented with the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze Award on 5 September.  Highland RFCA’s Regional Employer Engagement Director Roy McLellan handed over both certificates at HRFCA’s Dundee office. Roy is pictured with Access Point Managing Director Matthew Nicoll (right). Access Point Fire & Security Ltd provides security solutions in

The 80th anniversary of the 1944 Liberation of Normandy by Allied Forces was commemorated in France on the second and third of September. Saint-Valery-en-Caux had been the scene of one of the greatest battles of the Second World War when – in June 1940 – the advancing German army pushed the remaining Allied troops into a small area on the

Extensive refurbishment at the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC) building at Burntisland has been completed. The Unity Hall home of 775 (Burntisland) Squadron at Links Place has undergone a full internal refurbishment. This saw the installation of new timber sash and case windows, decoration, upgrades to thermal insulation, electrics, and data facilities; along with a new external courtyard and

ARB Medical Services Limited was presented with the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze Award on 4 September.  Highland RFCA’s Regional Employer Engagement Director Roy McLellan handed over both certificates to Medical Director Dr Andy Barlow (pictured above, right) in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute. ARB Medical Services provides medical training, delivering education across the UK and