The £9.6 million project to replace the Army Reserve Centre (ARC) at Dunfermline is making significant progress. The building is wind and watertight, with the internal first fix well under way on all floors. Offices – including the large, open-plan main space – are taking shape, as are the drill hall, industrial kitchen, bathrooms and shower rooms, transit accommodation, server

Army Cadets showcased their first aid expertise at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s Training and Safety Centre. Teams from the Army Cadet Force (ACF) and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) battled it out across the Cadet and Young Adult categories on 16 November to establish the top first aid teams in the UK. The day included a mix of team-based

Armed Forces Covenant signatory and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award holder Gogar Services Limited recently came to the rescue of a West Lothian military museum. The Military Museum Scotland had been gifted an air defence system for display at its Kirknewton site. The donation to Curator Ian Inglis came from the Army’s 16th Regiment Royal Artillery which is

Highland RFCA’s Highland Gold Network (HGN) met on 21 November, sharing best practice in advocacy and support for the Armed Forces.­ The meeting was held at Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce’s offices at Scion House, Stirling. The Chamber was awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award in 2023. After a welcome, Highland RFCA Regional Employer Engagement Directors Roy

Orkney & Shetland Battery of 1st Battalion The Highlanders Army Cadet Force (ACF) travelled to the mainland during the October school holidays for a week-long camp at Dingwall Cadet Training Centre. This annual event is primarily a shooting camp, but also has a Basic Star cadre running at the same time for more recently enrolled cadets. This not only allows

A group from Tayforth Universities Officers’ Training Corps (UOTC) recently helped make improvements to the Dundee Therapy Garden. The garden is a relaxed and welcoming environment for Veterans of both the Armed Forces and Blue Light Services. Veterans can access services including counselling and mental health support across a range of issues including physical, psychological and social well-being. Captain Chad

Offshore Helicopter Services UK Limited (OHSUK) was presented with the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze Award on 13 November. Highland RFCA’s Regional Employer Engagement Director Ray Watt presented both certificates at the organisation’s base in Dyce, Aberdeen. Ray (left) is pictured with Managing Director Andrew Rodden. OHSUK provides safe and reliable offshore helicopter transportation for North

Highland RFCA attended a Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets Engagement Day on 15 October. The event – held at the Barry Buddon training area, near Carnoustie – gave Defence-friendly employers an opportunity to meet cadets during their camp. HRFCA Regional Employer Engagement Director Roy McLellan attended along with representatives from Serica Energy, Fife Sports and