HMS Scotia

31/07/2026

🏇 There's more to do in the Royal Naval Reserve than you may think!

👮Sub-Lieutenant Molloy recently played in the Captains Vs Subalterns Tournament for the Royal Navy Polo team. Taking on the British Army Adjutant General's Corps team, the RNPA B team won 7-2 with 2 goals from SLt Molloy.

⚓ This just shows the opportunities available to reservists and demonstrates how the Royal Naval Reserve truly is a club like no other!

10/07/2026

🇺🇸 One of our ship's company had an incredible opportunity to experience the 4th July in New York last weekend whilst taking part in the International Naval Review. The Royal Naval Reserve really can take you on some incredible adventures!

04/07/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Come on Scotia! Gang for it!

30/06/2026

🎉 Many of the little extra things we arrange for our ships company would be impossible if it weren't for the support of a variety of organisations.

👏 For last week's wholeship weekend we owe a massive thank you to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity who supported us with funding towards some of the additional activities we took part in.

❤️ The work the RNRMC do is invaluable and they are there to support service personnel, veterans and their families through the good times and the tough times. Members of ship's company always look to give back to this fantastic organisation as shown by the efforts of a number at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this year.

🎉 Thank you again for your support to us and the whole of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.

29/06/2026

👮 Alongside being Armed Forces week last week, it also saw the appointment of the new Commander of the Maritime Reserves, Commodore Suzi Nielsen OBE ADC. Congratulations on your appointment, and we look forward to welcoming you to HMS Scotia in the future. Hopefully to one of our Burns Nights which have become a noted moment in every COMMARRES's visit to Scotland!

🎉 To the outgoing commander, Commodore Jo Adey ADC, many thanks for all you have done for the reserves in your time in command and best wishes in your next role!

After three years at the helm, Commodore Jo Adey ADC has relinquished command of the Maritime Reserves to Commodore Suzi Nielsen OBE ADC.

26/06/2026

☀️ The final day of the weekend's exercise saw our reservists get out and enjoy the Scottish summer.

🥾 Taking advantage of the good weather's the ship's company put on their walking boots to walk from Crail to Elie. Stopping at Crail putting green to put their skills to the test, The Scottish Fisheries Museum to learn about Fife's nautical history, and finishing the day on beach at Elie Seaside Sauna...though it's rare that the air temperature in Scotland is close to a sauna!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The weekend truly demonstrated all the Royal Naval Reserve has to offer; from developing technical skills vital to reservists to physical challenges and time spent with friends.

25/06/2026

🕵️‍♂️ The next phase of training moved to a top secret classified location. For now the majority of training conducted is limited by the official secrets act and will only become public in years to come. But there were opportunities to explore military history and heritage.

📍This classified location just off the B940 in the East Neuk of Fife, just over the field from Airdrie farm, gave ship's company a chance to experience a rather different evening.

😉 Truly a unique location, and we're grateful to the work of our very own Lt."Bond" for organising this top secret visit.

25/06/2026

⚕️This weekend HMS Scotia undertook Exercise Horizon Medic undertaking multi-service medical training alongside reservists from the British Army , Royal Air Force and regular personnel from the The Bands of HM Royal Marines.

🤕 The weekend began at Leuchars Station, with initial lectures on medical skills and CBRN before reservists undertook a number of exercise scenarios to practice their skills. With Scotians joined on exercise by members of the Royal Naval Reserve Medical Branch there was plenty of highly skilled personnel to contribute.

👮‍♂️ The exercise proved invaluable experience for our reservists and a fantastic opportunity to work alongside reservists and regulars from across the three services!

🕵️‍♂️ But that's not all we did this weekend, with more to follow on training at a top secret location...

24/06/2026

👉 Midshipman Pippa R has dedicated five years to the Royal Naval Reserve — from an Information Operations Rating to passing out from Britannia Naval College in 2025, now preparing for her Fleet Board to become a Sub Lieutenant. ⚓️

🏥 Alongside her Reservist service, Pippa has been a paediatrician since 2016 and became a Paediatric Consultant at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary in 2024. She says the RNR has strengthened her leadership across the NHS, helping her handle a wide range of medical situations with confidence 🩺

One highlight she’ll never forget: “I would not have been a part of the King’s Coronation in London was it not for the Royal Naval Reserves.”

A brilliant example of how Reserve service can elevate your skills, your confidence and your career — at sea and ashore. ⚓️💙

24/06/2026

👉 Lieutenant Commander Mark D’s story is one of exceptional service, leadership, and lifelong commitment to the Royal Navy and Royal Naval Reserve ⚓️

His journey began in the University Royal Naval Unit and HMS Raider, before passing out of Britannia Royal Naval College with the Commodore’s Personal Award. From operations East of Suez to Northern Ireland, Mark built a career defined by responsibility, precision, and courage.

After leaving Regular service to start a family, Mark continued to serve through the Royal Naval Reserve — taking on roles from Training Officer to First Lieutenant, deploying globally with the Carrier Strike Group, and supporting submarine operations at the highest levels.

Today, on Reserves Day, we celebrate people like Mark who balance civilian careers, family life, and service to the nation.

If his journey inspires you, the Royal Naval Reserve is recruiting. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing specialist experience, there’s a place for you to grow, lead, and make a real impact 🤝