Armed Forces

Scottish soldiers have played a part in some of history's most decisive moments. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Why Scotland has consistently punched above its weight in wars Iain MacGregor

Sailors from HMS Queen Elizabeth march on Edinburgh's Royal Mile earlier this month (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Why Scotland must grow up about its attitude towards defence industry Stewart McDonald and Stuart Nicolson

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Businessman Dale Vince was among the crowd of people who watched as Andy Burnham arrived in Downing Street for the first time as Prime Minister on July 20 (Picture: Carl Court)

Scrapping Labour's EU 'reset' would free up billions for defence Brian Monteith

A fire rages in the historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv following a Russian missile strike last month (Picture: Genya Savilov)

Burnham's first job must be to find enough money to prepare UK for war Scotsman comment

Prince William, left, speaks to soldiers on top of a Challenger 2 tank while visiting British troops at the Tapa army base in northern Estonia (Picture: Raigo Pajula)

Keir Starmer's last big decision could be a catastrophic mistake Scotsman comment

The widespread use of drones in the Ukraine War has prompted a variety of counter measures (Picture: Genya Savilov)

The big problem with Keir Starmer's drone army on the cheap Lt Col Stuart Crawford

A submarine docked at the Faslane base

Faslane to receive multi-billion pound upgrade from UK defence plan

The Armed Forces rely on recruits from many Commonwealth countries (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

How this community garden provides a haven for military veterans Laura Mulcahy

Former Armed Forces minister Al Carns, pictured at RFA Lyme Bay in Gibraltar.

Explainer Al Carns: The Scottish commando looking to challenge Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and former defence secretary John Healey with a UK Typhoon fighter jet at a military base in Ankara, Turkey, in October 2025.

Scotland on the 'frontline', as Russian tanker seized

John Healey quit as defence secretary followed by Al Carns as armed forces minister and Pamela Nash as PPS

Sarwar calls on Starmer to act on defence spending after resignations

A Ukrainian soldier launches a surveillance drone towards Russian positions in Donetsk (Picture: Roman Pilipey)

Ukraine’s use of drones isn't the ‘future of war’ you might imagine Dr Taras Fedirko

Royal Dornoch is hosting the SSAFA Golf Day in April

Royal Dornoch tees up golf day to support Armed Forces community

The Marinera has been taken to the Moray Firth

Exclusive Lord Advocate probing if seized Russian tanker following Scots law

A photograph isued by the US European Command hsows the Venezua-linked tanker off Scottish waters. Picture: @US_EUCOM/X/PA Wire

Breaking Scottish airports used as US seizes rogue Russian tanker

The Russian spy ship Yantar, pictured previously in the English Channel, directed lasers at UK planes tracking its course as it sailed off the north coast of Scotland

Russian spy ship provides new reason why defence spending must rise Scotsman comment

The 10 best pictures from the 75th Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Massed Pipes and Drums perform during the 75th Royal Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.

Watch: 75 years of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Stephen Leckie, CEO and Chairman of the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels

Leading Scottish hotel group honoured with top award for commitment to supportin...

If Ukraine is defeated by Vladimir Putin's forces, he is likely to turn his attention to the Baltic states, all Nato members (Picture: Genya Savilov)

Terrifying warning about state of UK's defences shows we must wake up Scotsman comment

Armed Forces personnel and veterans can receive a free hot breakfast at Tesco this Sunday

Tesco thanks Armed Forces with free breakfasts

Resident John Ure from HC-One Scotland’s Lunan Court Care Home’s service medal, and plaque

Arbroath care home pays tribute to resident and Scots Guards veteran for Armed F...

Under a new three-year contract, defence company Leonardo has been chosen by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to manage ‘red team and cyber adversary simulation’ operations across UK Armed Forces bases and networks.

Hackers, Spies and Saboteurs: How Leonardo will help to fortify UK Defence again...

Red Arrows fly over West Beach, Lossiemouth.

Watch: Incredible moment Red Arrows fly over Scottish beach

Prince William rides in a Challenger 2 tank while visiting British forces at the Tapa army base in northern Estonia in March (Picture: Raigo Pajula)

Starmer must do more to put UK in state of 'war-fighting readiness' Scotsman comment

Stagecoach are offering free travel for veterans this VE Day - 80.

Free travel for Scottish veterans on VE day

Head of Road Traffic & Criminal Law Kris Buchanan with Stephanie Grieve, Associate Director outside Scullion LAW's Hamilton Office

Stephanie Grieve promoted to associate director at Scullion LAW

Katie Banks, Operations Manager, KTGCS, Barbara Inglis, Community Champion, Asda Dunfermline, Gary Stevenson, Chairman, KTGCS

Rooting for the Community - Asda Foundation plants £3k in local orchard

Here are all the details about the Royal Marines Commandos Candidate Preparation Course, one of the main tasks you need to complete to become a Royal Marine.

Are you fit enough to conquer the Royal Marines Commando fitness test?

Scullion LAW's Criminal law Solicitor Stephanie Grieve

Scullion LAW’s Military Law Service: A force to be reckoned with

Nicola in her uniform.

Scots woman sets out to run London Marathon to give back

BMF CEO, John Newcomb

Multi-billion-pound building materials sector unites to showcase career options ...

Here are all the details about the Royal Navy's Pre-Joining fitness test, and how you can beat it. Pictured are HMS Queen Elizabeth's ship's company take part in circuits in the hangar.

Challenging regime needed to beat the Royal Navy fitness test

Those include Sally Taylor, the widow of Pc George Taylor, who was killed while on patrol on November 30, 1976.

He was attacked by two men dressed in prison uniform who had escaped from the State Hospital at Carstairs in Lanarkshire.

Scots who died in the line of duty honoured with Elizabeth Emblem
“Your loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the wider community and for that we will be forever grateful” - Scottish Secretary Ian Murray

Barbra McWhirter's memory box

Hamilton care home resident shares inspiring story ahead of Remembrance Day

The first of the US-built Poseidon planes, intended for submarine-hunting and the tracking of maritime targets, arrives at RAF Lossiemouth, Moray, in 2020

Scots base for German planes as part of pact in face of Russia threat

King Charles and Fiona Laing along Jock’s Road.

Former Wren bumps into King Charles while training for ultra-challenge event for...

The sun shines behind the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer, France. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

What does the D stand for in D-Day and how is the anniversary being marked?

The council has granted the Freedom of Aberdeenshire to The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS).

Aberdeenshire gets set to welcome the SCOTS Regiment

There are good strategic reasons for the UK's nuclear deterrent to be based at Faslane (Picture: James Glossop/WPA pool/Getty Images)

UK armed forces would be in independent Scotland 'for decades'

The brutal war in Ukraine shows the threat posed by Vladimir Putin and the UK must prepare its Armed Forces (Picture: Genya Savilov/AFP via Getty Images)

Risk Trump will withdraw US from Nato is another reason why UK must rearm

David Duguid MP has welcomed the news

Women Veterans Strategy hailed as ‘significant milestone’

The service of these brave men and women give us the gift of security Rishi Sunak

The Council support sArmed Forces Week and hosts an annual event on June 19.

Aberdeenshire councillors welcome support to our Armed Forces

King Charles

King Charles pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day 2023

The prestigious Fettes College in Edinburgh, which gets more money from the Ministry of Defence to educate the children of Armed Forces personnel than other Scottish independent schools. Image: Danny Lawson/PA

Defence chiefs ask taxpayers to foot 'scandalous' £1.2m bill

A person holds a poppy as they look at a wall made of 10,000 remembrance poppies following the RBL's Poppy Appeal 2022 (photo: Getty Images)

Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday parade and ceremony order of service

Venues, landmarks and businesses will be taking part in the appeal this year.

Aberdeenshire landmarks to light up red for Poppy Appeal

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