SCOTS Association Strathclyde Branch

12/08/2026

Passing on this info to Veterans. Please do the same.

Caring for all Veterans….
⚠️ WARNING ORDER TO ALL ARMED FORCES VETERANS ⚠️

Stand by and check your pension.

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that historic errors have been found in the administration of some Armed Forces pensions, particularly under the older AFPS 75 and AFPS 05 schemes. As a result, some veterans have been told they have been overpaid, while others may have been underpaid.

If you receive a letter from Veterans UK claiming you owe money, don’t panic and don’t assume the calculation is correct. The errors were made by the pension administrators, not by the pensioners.

Take the following action:

• Request a full breakdown of your pension calculation.
• Ask whether National Insurance Modification (NIM) has been applied to your pension and, if so, how it was calculated.
• Request a complete history of your pension payments and any adjustments made since your retirement.
• If your State Pension started after you retired, ask for a detailed explanation of any changes made to your Armed Forces pension at that point.
• If you disagree with the calculation, ask about the Armed Forces Pension Scheme’s formal dispute procedure before agreeing to repay any money.

Even if you have not received a letter, it is worth writing to Veterans UK and requesting:

* A copy of your original pension award.
* A pension payment history.
* Confirmation of which Armed Forces Pension Scheme you belong to.
* Confirmation of whether National Insurance Modification has been applied.
* A detailed explanation of how your current pension has been calculated.

Knowledge is your best defence. Check your paperwork, keep copies of everything, and don’t ignore any correspondence from Veterans UK.

Please share this post with fellow veterans. One share could save someone from unnecessary worry—or help them discover they have been underpaid.

27/07/2026

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21/07/2026

It’s not a bad life.

18/07/2026

The Armed Forces Talent Programme delivers a range of support to enable the armed forces community to find NHS job opportunities and enter our workforce. Find o

12/07/2026

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✨ A NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSED ✨

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Who Dares Cares celebrates its 10th Anniversary Charity Ball at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel on Friday 9th October.

This special milestone event will bring together supporters, friends, and guests for a night of entertainment, celebration, and fundraising in support of our Armed Forces, Veterans, Emergency Services personnel, and their families.

⚽️ We are delighted to announce that Scottish footballing legend Derek Johnstone will join former 22 SAS member and Who Dares Cares Co-Founder Colin MacLachlan as our special celebrity guests. Their appearance together promises to be one of the highlights of the evening. Not to mention the photo oppertunities. 📸

🎤 Hosted by the brilliant Mark McKenzie BFBS, the night will feature an outstanding line-up of entertainment, including:

🎶 Live entertainment from Jane Henderson.

🥁 A stirring performance from SCOTS Drums and Pipes.

🎵 Music from Scott Ashworth.

🎟️ A live auction and raffle with fantastic prizes.

🍽️ Your ticket includes:
✔️ A delicious 2-course meal.
✔️ A complimentary drink on arrival.
✔️ A full evening of first-class entertainment.

📍 Glasgow Marriott Hotel
💷 £55 per ticket
👥 Tables of 10 available for £500

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this truly memorable celebration. Gather your friends, colleagues, or supporters and secure your table today for a night of laughter, music, inspiration, and giving back.

👉 Book your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3NBM5C1

Who Dares Cares - Always a little further.

10/07/2026

W/O GLASGOW REMEMBRANCE PARADE 2026, GEORGE SQUARE 08 NOV 26.

The Glasgow Remembrance Day Parade is the second largest held in the UK. To ensure it is a great success, the need for early engagement is required now. This parade will be held on 08 Nov 2026, at George Square. To ensure the parade is all brought together accordingly, please see the following Action Points.

1. Attendance - Confirm if you intend to march as part of the parade by sending a 👍.
2. Standard Bearer - We will require a veteran to be the Standard Bearer. If you would like to volunteer, send a 🇬🇧.
3. PARADE/ADMIN INSTRUCTION - Refined and sent out by RSM 6 SCOTS.

All admin instructions, parade D&G will be with you all NLT 15 Aug.

01/07/2026

Just a reminder that the Freedom of Edinburgh parade steps off at 1400hrs today from the palace of Holyrood house. The Royal Regiment of Scotland will exercise their freedom of the city before the unveiling of a memorial in Princes St Gardens commemorating 20 years since the regiments formation. 2006 saw the merge of 1st Bn The Royal Scots, 1st Bn The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 1st Bn The Kings Own Scottish Borderers, 1st Bn The Black Watch, 1st Bn The Argyll & Southern Highlanders and 1st Bn The Highlanders to continue over 373 years of service and tradition into a new regiment, structured for the British Army of the 21st Century.

26/06/2026

If this affects anyone out there, please read and apply.

People impacted by the ban on LGBT people serving in the UK Armed Forces have until December to apply for payments under the MOD's Financial Recognition Scheme

19/06/2026

Promoting the benefits of reservists and veterans within the civilian workforce.