We are the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.

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We are the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.

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We are the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.

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We are the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.

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We are the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.

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GOLD AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to the 193 organisations – including nine from the Highland RFCA area – to have been recognised by the UK Government with the highest badge of honour for supporting the Armed Forces community.

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WE URGENTLY NEED ADULT VOLUNTEERS – CAN YOU HELP?

With no military experience needed, all training provided, and the chance to earn from £1,000 or more a year, find out why most of our volunteers find the cadets one of the most rewarding things they’ve ever done.

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We are the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.

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The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for the Highlands is the organisation which facilitates, supports and promotes the Volunteer Reserve Forces of all three Armed Services and the three Cadet organisations in the region. It is one of thirteen RFCAs covering the UK.

We are responsible for the wellbeing of the region’s Reserve Forces and Cadets, promoting the interests of the Armed Forces and building relationships with the local community and employers.

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Reserves

There are around 33,000 Volunteer Reservists in the UK. Coming from all backgrounds, regions and jobs, these are ordinary men and women who give up their time to train and serve alongside the Regular Forces.

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Cadets

The UK Service Cadet movement is one of the oldest and most successful voluntary youth organisations in the world. Sea Cadets (as the Naval Lads’ Brigade) began life in 1856, followed by the Army Cadet Force (as the Volunteers) in 1860. They were joined by the RAF Air Cadets (as the Air Training Corps) in 1941.

Latest News

Sun shines at Braw Fitness Games

September 9, 2024

The second Braw Fitness Games took place on 31 August in Perthshire. More than 70 teams of two were involved in the outdoor functional fitness competition held at Blairgowrie Rugby Club, including participants from the Royal Navy and Army. Highland RFCA co-sponsored the event along with Armed Forces Covenant signatory Highland Spring. Challengers competed over ten 300-metre runs combined with ten tests

£1.3m project nearing completion

September 4, 2024

The new extension (pictured, above) at the Joint Cadet Centre (JCC) in Dingwall is nearing completion. The £1.3 million project will increase the size of the existing 1st Battalion The Highlanders Army Cadet Force (ACF) building, enabling it to become a facility shared by young people and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) from the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC).

Bronze Award for Atlas Professionals

September 2, 2024

Atlas Professionals UK Ltd was presented with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze Award on 13 August. HRFCA Regional Employer Engagement Director Ray Watt handed over the certificate at the organisation’s office in Aberdeen. Ray is pictured above with Stephanie Horrocks (Team Leader for the North Sea Drilling Team) and (left) Liam Connell (Greenhand Account Manager) and (right) Mark

Guide to employing a Maritime Reservist

August 30, 2024

The Maritime Reserves, comprising the Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) and Royal Marines Reserve (RMR), are an integral and integrated part of the Royal Navy. As the UK navigates the ebbs and flows of a dynamic and interconnected world, the role of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines has never been more important. It is in this context, of a pioneering

Spectacular Journeys at Tattoo

August 28, 2024

Employers from the Highland RFCA area enjoyed an entertaining evening at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on 22 August. The Highland guests joined others hosted by the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations (RFCA) of the Lowlands, the North of England, North West of England and Northern Ireland along with guests of London-based Defence Relationship Management (DRM). The evening kicked off

193 organisations strike Gold

August 22, 2024

Nearly 200 organisations – including nine in the Highland RFCA area – have been recognised by the UK Government with the highest badge of honour for supporting the Armed Forces community. The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award recognises the positive role employers play in supporting Defence and inspiring others to do the same. This year organisations of all sizes,

Long-serving Battalion Media Officer steps down

August 20, 2024

Staff Sergeant Instructor (SSI) Malcolm MacKinnon has officially stepped down from his role as Battalion Media Officer (BMO) at 2nd Battalion The Highlanders Army Cadet Force (ACF) He had held the position since 2007. Originally from North Uist in the Outer Hebrides, SSI MacKinnon was a civil servant for 15 years, working for a missile base. He then relocated and

Dundee Sea Cadets celebrate milestone

August 16, 2024

Dundee Sea Cadets paraded their colours through Dundee on 10 August to mark the unit’s 85th birthday. The parade was led by Army Reservists from The Band of The 6th and 7th Battalions of The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) and joined by other Sea Cadets units, Army Cadets, Royal Air Force Air Cadets, Royal Naval Reservists from HMS Scotia,

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