April 16, 2025
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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).
From left: Wing Commander Dr David Caddick, the Lord Lyon, Colonel Scott Dunn and Brigadier Mark Dodson.
Wing Commander Dr Caddick said: “What started as a plan to increase the capacity of the cookhouse and kitchen, ended up providing a multi-use space which allows feeding in a single sitting, plus the ability to quickly convert it into additional classrooms in the daytime, and provide a soft breakout space for the cadets in the evening. It also incorporates sustainable features such as solar panels supplemented with battery storage.”
Colonel Scott Dunn, Commandant of Angus and Dundee Battalion ACF, thanked all of those involved in the project for bringing the plans to fruition and especially the Battalion’s Permanent Support Staff and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers for their efforts in readying the new facilities.
He noted that visiting other CTCs across the country reminds Adult Volunteers just how lucky the Battalion is with its own facilities.
The Lord Lyon unveils the commemorative plaque.
The ceremony saw the Lord Lyon – who is also the Battalion’s Honorary Colonel – unveil a commemorative plaque. He emphasised the importance of facilities such as the CTC in helping support the development of young people.
Along with the extension and upgraded kitchen, the works also created an outside seating area. The improvements will alleviate current accommodation constraints and aid the efficient delivery of the Army Cadet Syllabus for the Battalion.
RDA Architects delivered the 12-week construction project on behalf of Highland RFCA, with work carried out by CHAP Group (Aberdeen) Ltd.
The Lord Lyon gives a speech as the HRFCA Chair and Chief Executive look on, along with members of Angus and Dundee Battalion ACF.
