The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award revalidation dinner took place at The Black Watch Castle and Museum in Perth on 16 January. The evening saw four organisations in the Highland RFCA area presented with their 2024 Award certificates. Both the ERS Gold and Silver Awards are reviewed and revalidated on a rolling five-year basis. Aberdeenshire Council, IED Training

National Army Cadets Ambassador Jordan Wylie MBE is set to undertake a major expedition in Antarctica. Launching from Union Glacier Base Camp in the heart of the continent, the award-winning adventurer (pictured above) will ski across the testing Antarctic terrain towing all his equipment and supplies. Jordan’s Antarctic Odyssey 2025 will test his endurance, determination, and resilience. His ultimate goal is

As part of the £9.6 million Dunfermline Army Reserve Centre (ARC) rebuild project, main contractor Henry Brothers has undertaken a number of social value activities in the Fife area. The latest of these saw the site management team welcome construction students from Fife College for an insightful site tour. This type of visit plays an important role in supporting the

IKM Testing UK was presented with the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze Award on 12 December 2024. Highland RFCA’s Regional Employer Engagement Director Ray Watt presented both certificates at the organisation’s base in Westhill, Aberdeen. Ray (centre) is pictured with (from left) Rhona Reed (QHSE Manager, International Division), Mark Rasmusen (Director, International Division), Nicola Parrish (Business

A Moray-based Reservist from The Royal Regiment of Scotland is on a mission to create an allotment for fellow Reservists and Veterans, as part of an environmental and wellbeing initiative. Captain Scott Shaw, of 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, has spent over a year carefully planning the outdoor space in Elgin, seeing it as an area where nature

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2024 sets out the major achievements of the Armed Forces Covenant and highlights remaining challenges and new commitments. The report is a demonstration of all the work that goes into supporting the Armed Forces, both Regular and Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families. It also serves as a spotlight

Highland RFCA held an employer networking and information evening at Inverness Town House on 5 December. Regional Employer Engagement Directors Ray Watt and Roy McLellan organised the event in order to give employers in the area a greater understanding of the benefits of partnering with Defence. Guests were welcomed to the Town House by the Depute Provost of Inverness, Councillor

Take a look at our newly-extended Joint Cadet Centre (JCC) in Dingwall. The building was handed back to Highland RFCA in October following months of improvement works. The £1.3 million project increased 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