Archives: October 2024


Cadets group together for a photo at Edinburgh Castle near the site of the One O'Clock Gun.
West Lowland Cadets Enjoy Cultural Visits Week
22.10.2024

Last week took the Cadets and adults from West Lowland Battalion out and about for a series of Cultural Visits, exploring various historical sites and...

The 603 Squadron standard party await the order to march off the parade at the Tower of London on 5 Oct 24
603 Squadron Parades New Standard at the Tower of London
14.10.2024

On Saturday 5 October Reservists from four Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) squadrons paraded before Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Ranald Munro, Commandant...

Winners of this year's Silver ERS Awards and senior military guests stand on the staircase inside City of Glasgow College Riverside of Campus for a group photo after the awards presentation
City of Glasgow College Hosts ERS Silver Awards
08.10.2024

21 Scottish employers have received a highly prestigious award from the Ministry of Defence in recognition of their outstanding support for the Armed ...

The UGSAS Officer Cadet at the helm of the sailing yacht Discoverer with a golden sunset in the background
UGSAS Student Embarks on Arctic Adventure
02.10.2024

Over the summer an Officer Cadet from Universities of Glasgow & Strathclyde Air Squadron took on the opportunity of participating in Exercise Arti...

A Royal Air Force Reservist kneels in the grass as he prepares for a patrolling exercise
603 Squadron Welcomes Visitors to ACT Observation Day
24.09.2024

Emma McMullan, Lowland RFCA Comms Officer**CONTENT WARNING: Some images featuring fake blood and graphic injury are included in this article**On Wedne...

group photo on the steps at Edinburgh Castle
Inaugural ERS Media and Networking Breakfast at Edinburgh Castle
19.09.2024

Lowland’s Comms Team were delighted to host the inaugural Employer Recognition Scheme Media and Networking Breakfast on the morning of the 18th ...

lady receives from award from man in uniform
Streets Ahead in Duns as Borders-Based Charity Receives Bronze ERS Award
17.09.2024

On Saturday 14 September Streets Ahead, a Borders-based charity that supports people with learning disabilities, received its Bronze Employer Recognit...

Gold Employer Recognition Scheme 2024 Winners Revealed
22.08.2024

14 Scottish employers from the Lowlands have received the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Award from the Ministry of Defence for their outstand...

Three Officer Cadets from City of Edinburgh UOTC with camo cream on their faces, smiling and chatting with several of their peers in the background.
How to Have a Student Life Less Ordinary
15.08.2024

As we move closer to September, many young people will be preparing to start or return to university. For soon-to-be Freshers, the first few weeks of ...


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