Lowland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association

Lowland RFCA

The Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association

For the Lowlands of Scotland

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LOWLAND RFCA

We promote and support the Armed Forces Reserves and Cadets, and create partnerships between employers and Defence.
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Reserve Forces

There are approximately 32,000 Reservists in the UK

They come from all backgrounds, regions and jobs. These ordinary men and women are able to gain new skills and qualifications, as well as enjoy a great social life and plenty of opportunities for overseas travel and adventurous training.
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Cadets

More than 10,000 young people are members of the Cadet Organisations in Scotland

Led by more than 2,000 Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, young people take part in military training, adventurous training, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and various community projects in the region. To join you have to be between 12 years and 18 years and 9 months old. Most detachments meet up 1 to 2 nights per week.
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Employers Bag Top Ministry of Defence Award

Five Scottish lowland employers are to receive a top award from the Ministry of Defence for their outstanding support for the Armed Forces.

Glasgow building contractor, City Building LLP, City of Edinburgh Council, Midlothian Council, Edinburgh Napier University and Rangers Football Club will be presented with the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award - the highest badge of honour available to those that employ and support serving men, women, veterans and their families.
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Employer Engagement Expand

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. If you're an employer, find out what this means in practice, and how recruiting and employing Reservists could help to transform your organisation.

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RESERVE FORCES Expand

There are around 32,000 Volunteer Reservists in the UK. Coming from all backgrounds, regions and jobs, these are ordinary men and women who give up their time to train and serve alongside the Regular Forces.

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Cadets

For more than 150 years, the Cadet Organisations have been inspiring young people aim higher, gain confidence and get a head start on their future. If you're looking for fun, friendship, action and adventure, join the more than 10,000 young people from Scotland are members of the Sea Cadets, Army Cadets and RAF Air Cadets.

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MOD’S SILVER STAMP OF APPROVAL FOR SCOTTISH EMPLOYERS

Ten employers from the Scottish lowlands are to receive a top award from the Ministry of Defence for their outstanding support for the Armed Forces.The following companies and organisations will be presented […]

Lowland Reservists to be honoured at Rangers FC Armed Forces Day

Lowland Reservists of the Royal Navy, Army and RAF will be welcomed by Rangers FC as part of the club’s annual Armed Forces Day celebrations to honour the brave men and women […]

Scots Army Reserves make sporting history

A Scottish Army Reserve football team have written their names into the history books after becoming the first side to lift a prestigious national trophy on home soil.The Royal Regiment of Scotland, […]

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WELCOME TO THE ONLINE HOME OF

LOWLAND RFCA

Reserve Forces

There are approximately 32,000 Reservists in the UK

Cadets

More than 10,000 young people are members of the Cadet Organisations in Scotland

Employers Bag Top Ministry of Defence Award

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Reserve Forces

Cadets