Lowland Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association

Lowland Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association We promote and support the Armed Forces Reserves and Cadets and create partnerships between employers

Last night we had the enormous privilege of visiting the Merchants Hall to witness The Royal Company of Merchants of The...
19/06/2026

Last night we had the enormous privilege of visiting the Merchants Hall to witness The Royal Company of Merchants of The City of Edinburgh sign its Armed Forces Covenant and receive its Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze Award, solidifying the organisation’s commitment to supporting current and former members of the Armed Forces Community.

The Covenant was signed by His Grace the Duke of Hamilton, Honorary Air Commodore for 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, and the Bronze Award was presented to Master Grant Macrae OBE by Air Officer Scotland Air Commodore Mark Northover MBE.

We were also delighted to see a number of representatives from both the Army and Royal Naval Reserve in attendance alongside their RAF Reserves counterparts.

To find out more about how Forces-friendly employers can begin their ERS journey, click here: https://bit.ly/4acWHQ6

British Army
The Army in Scotland
The Royal Regiment of Scotland Reserves
Royal Navy
Royal Marines
Royal Marines Reserve
Royal Air Force
HMS Dalriada
HMS Scotia
603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron RAuxAF

18/06/2026

Last Saturday we were joined by 40 guests from Forces-friendly organisations at Edinburgh Castle for a 21 Gun Salute to mark HM The King’s birthday, and to present an Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze Award to ScotRail.

We were also joined by members of the Army, Air and Sea Cadets who ran special displays and had a great time engaging with employers and members of the public throughout the day.

These are just a few highlights of the day’s festivities, we’ll be sharing a long-form video packed with insightful Cadet interviews very soon so be sure to stay tuned!

West Lowland Battalion Army Cadet Force Lothian and Borders Bn ACF Sea Cadets Northern Area South East Scotland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets

We are very excited to announce this year’s Lowland winners of the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award!Ninete...
16/06/2026

We are very excited to announce this year’s Lowland winners of the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award!

Nineteen Lowland-based organisations have gone above and beyond to achieve this prestigious award from the Ministry of Defence, following on from their original pledges of support made through signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Well done once again to our worthy winners, and we look forward to celebrating with you in the autumn!

Find out more about our wonderful winners here: https://bit.ly/4owOKeu

Albert Bartlett & Sons Ltd
Aston Stone Limited
BrightPath HR
Chemring Energetics UK Limited
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Dawn Insurance Service Brokers Limited
EKGTA
Enjoy East Ren
Forces Children Scotland
GAP Group Careers
Malin Group
MAST Architects
Morris & Spottiswood
NHS 24
RCA Trust
Sabio
St Andrew's Sporting Club
Sweeney Group Ltd
Together Leading Communities

On behalf of the whole Lowland RFCA team, we’d like to say a huge ‘Congratulations!’ to our Estates Team’s Hannah Riding...
04/06/2026

On behalf of the whole Lowland RFCA team, we’d like to say a huge ‘Congratulations!’ to our Estates Team’s Hannah Riding on being named as the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Army Cadet Force Winner at Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association’s inaugural Cadet Adult Recognition Awards (CARAs) last week. 🎉

Hannah, aka Staff Sergeant Riding, received this very special accolade during an awards ceremony at Perth Town Hall after being nominated by Cadets from her Battalion who were keen to show their appreciation for everything that she does to ensure they get the best Cadet experience possible.

We’ll be hosting our own CARAs later this year so be sure to stay tuned for updates in the coming months!

In the meantime, if you’d like to find out more about what the CARAs are and why they mean so much to the Cadet Force Adult Volunteers who receive them, click here: https://bit.ly/4uddB8a

📸: Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders ACF

Army Cadets UK
Army Cadets in Scotland
Sea Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Last Thursday we had the great pleasure of supporting 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron RAuxAF in hosting a very special ...
03/06/2026

Last Thursday we had the great pleasure of supporting 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron RAuxAF in hosting a very special Business Breakfast and Employer Engagement briefing at their townhouse Headquarters.

The event, which saw representatives from Forces-friendly employers of all sizes and sectors attending, aimed to highlight the many opportunities and capabilities offered by the RAF Reserves and the invaluable importance of employer support in ensuring Reservists can train and develop so that they are ready to deploy whenever the need should arise.

Amongst a series of informative and personal presentations from both Reservist and employer perspectives, we were also delighted to present SRUC and Murray Plate Group with their Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze Award, and we would like to thank His Grace the Duke of Hamilton for coming along to present the awards as Honorary Air Commodore of 603 Squadron.

Click here to read the full story: https://bit.ly/3Q3SRBI

RAF Reserves
Royal Air Force
RAF Regiment
Royal Air Force Police
Heriot-Watt University
SRUC
Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd
Norsk Tactical
The Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland
Brodie Engineering Ltd - Kilmarnock
Scottish Widows
Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity

We’re starting off our morning with a few shout-outs to our Lowland Royal Air Force Air Cadets and the fantastic work th...
02/06/2026

We’re starting off our morning with a few shout-outs to our Lowland Royal Air Force Air Cadets and the fantastic work they’ve been doing over the past few weeks.

First up, we’d like to say well done to 449 Lanark RAF Air Cadets' Cadet Sergeant Russell, who recently completed his gliding scholarship and first solo flight at 661 Volunteer Gliding Squadron RAF Kirknewton.

Back on solid ground, Cadets from 2452 (Shawlands Academy) Squadron were busy lending their support to the Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir during their Spring Concert at Glasgow City Chambers, welcoming audience members, handing out programmes and assisting with fundraising.

Last but certainly not least, we’d like to congratulate Cadet Corporal Benington from 327 Kilmarnock Sqn RAF Air Cadets on achieving her Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. A sunlit celebration at Buckingham Palace was certainly well-deserved for your efforts!

These are just a few of the many amazing opportunities open to young people in the RAF Air Cadets. To find out more, click here: https://bit.ly/4uedpFZ

📸: West Scotland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets, 661 Volunteer Gliding Squadron, RAF Kirknewton, 2452 (Shawlands Academy) Squadron

Royal Air Force
Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets

There’s a world of opportunity to explore through a career with the Army Reserve.By setting aside just 27 days of your y...
29/05/2026

There’s a world of opportunity to explore through a career with the Army Reserve.

By setting aside just 27 days of your year, becoming an Army Reservist can open doors to various trades and qualifications, as alongside regular fitness and combat training, you can also develop specialist skills as a medic, a driver, an engineer, a chef… the list really does go on and on!

This is perfect for anyone looking to enhance the skills they already have from their everyday job, or indeed for anyone who’s keen to explore new career options.

As if that weren’t enough, Army Reservists enjoy many opportunities to travel abroad and pursue sporting passions, often at the same time!

So whether you fancy skiing in the French Alps, sailing in the Mediterranean or a good old hike through the Scottish Highlands, you’re almost certain to find your ideal adventure in the Army Reserve, as evidenced by the photos from our friends in the Scottish & North Irish Yeomanry (SNIY)

Click here to find out more: https://bit.ly/4ebdUM0

📸: Combat Recce - The Scottish & North Irish Yeomanry

British Army
The Army in Scotland
City of Edinburgh UOTC
Glasgow and Strathclyde UOTC
Royal Armoured Corps
The Royal Regiment of Scotland Reserves
153 Recovery Company REME Scotland
154 Scottish Regiment RLC
215 Scottish Multirole Medical Regiment
105 Regiment Royal Artillery Official
32 Signal Regiment
71 Engineer Regiment
4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment - 4 PARA

Calling all Lowland COs, OCs and Commandants!There’s just under a month left to submit nominations for this year’s Lord-...
26/05/2026

Calling all Lowland COs, OCs and Commandants!

There’s just under a month left to submit nominations for this year’s Lord-Lieutenants’ Certificates of Meritorious Service, so if there are any Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers or civil servants in your units that you feel deserve this very special recognition, submit your nominations via the form on the Lowland RFCA website: https://bit.ly/3Rxq9cY

These awards are deeply cherished by those who receive them, and it is always our immense pleasure to help recipients celebrate their achievements with their colleagues and loved ones.

Nominations close at 23:59 on Wednesday 24 June 2026, so don’t delay, nominate today!

The Royal Regiment of Scotland Reserves
153 Recovery Company REME Scotland
154 Scottish Regiment RLC
105 Regiment Royal Artillery Official
215 Scottish Multirole Medical Regiment
32 Signal Regiment
Combat Recce - The Scottish & North Irish Yeomanry
71 Engineer Regiment
City of Edinburgh UOTC
Glasgow and Strathclyde UOTC
HMS Dalriada
602 Sqn Reserves
603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron RAuxAF
Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron
East Of Scotland UAS
West Lowland Battalion Army Cadet Force
Glasgow & Lanarkshire Battalion ACF
Lothian and Borders Bn ACF
West Scotland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets
South East Scotland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Sea Cadets Northern Area

Many thanks to everyone who attended our Annual Association Meeting at Heriot-Watt University last Thursday night. As ev...
21/05/2026

Many thanks to everyone who attended our Annual Association Meeting at Heriot-Watt University last Thursday night.

As ever, we were delighted to see so many new and familiar faces turning out to hear all the latest updates and good news stories that have come out of Lowland RFCA over the last year.

We’d also like to thank our guest speakers, Lieutenant Colonel Doug Bertram and Professor Gerri Matthews-Smith, for delivering such engaging presentations and contributing to a lively conversation among the membership.

Last but not least, thanks to the Heriot-Watt staff for their wonderful hospitality and providing such a great venue for the evening.

For full details of the meeting click here: https://bit.ly/3PgoDvf

105 Regiment Royal Artillery Official
Edinburgh Napier University
West Lowland Battalion Army Cadet Force
Glasgow & Lanarkshire Battalion ACF
Lothian and Borders Bn ACF
Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Sea Cadets Northern Area
City of Edinburgh UOTC
Glasgow and Strathclyde UOTC
Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron
East Of Scotland UAS

It’s been a lively couple of weeks for Lowland’s Sea Cadets and we love to see it!Let’s start with Musselburgh Sea Cadet...
20/05/2026

It’s been a lively couple of weeks for Lowland’s Sea Cadets and we love to see it!

Let’s start with Musselburgh Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets, who recently attended a Careers Awareness Day with London North Eastern Railway at Edinburgh Waverley Station. This event gave both the Cadets and adult instructors some fascinating insights into the many different career options available within the rail industry, including giving them some hands-on experience with train tours and a chance to try out a driving simulator. 🚂

Meanwhile, Paisley Sea Cadets have been busy showing that it takes more than a spot of bad weather to keep them from enjoying their boating season to the fullest. In spite of the wind, rain and even a few hailstones, the Cadets got stuck into a rowing course on the Clyde, working as a team and having a fantastic time while doing so. 🛶

Last but by no means least, we’d like to offer our warmest congratulations to the District Officer for Sea Cadets Edinburgh District, Lieutenant Commander Ewan Galloway, on receiving the Scottish Veterans Awards’ first ever Cadet Adult Instructor of the Year - truly a well-deserved recognition of your tireless dedication to the Sea Cadets. BZ to you, sir! 🎉

To find out more about how the Sea Cadets can help both kids and adults get the most out of their free time, click here: https://bit.ly/4dETJoh

📸: Musselburgh Sea Cadets, Paisley Sea Cadets, Commander Gary Farmer via Sea Cadets Edinburgh District

Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets Northern Area
Veterans Awards
Thales

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Lowland House, 60 Avenuepark Street
Glasgow
G208LW

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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