British Army in Scotland
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News, updates and information from the @BritishArmy in Scotland.
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For the first time ever, #ArmyExpo25 is taking place in Scotland 🏴 The interactive event will demonstrate our warfighting capability, our people centred force, and our contribution to national prosperity. Read about the event ⬇️ https://t.co/TVfkanrzZE
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This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the British Army will once again take on the prestigious role of lead Service before a global audience. Find out more ⬇️ https://t.co/GXo96tn3Yw
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Troops from @The_SCOTS traded ceremonial gear for a high-intensity training mission in Garelochhead's snowy hills 🏴 Facing ambushes, patrols, and extreme conditions, they honed skills for future @NATO operations 🪖 Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/kZi738Bizs
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Happy Burns Night! Did you know the British Army celebrates the Scottish poet yearly with mess functions where young soldiers recite the famous poems? Find out more here 👇🏻 Slàinte! 🥃#BritishArmy #Burns #Burnsnight #Killiecrankie #Scotland
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.@Scots_DG refined its urban combat skills ahead of deployment to Romania and Bulgaria for Exercise #SteadfastDart25 🇬🇧 🇷🇴 🇧🇬 Training in complex environments ensures that we are ready to support @NATO on operations. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/bdLDgR5QCo
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.@The_SCOTS have been honing their live firing skills in preparation for #SteadfastDart. The exercise will take place in Romania and we're providing the largest contribution of forces to @NATO's eastern flank 🇬🇧 🇷🇴 Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/dx1E1tGM86
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The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, based in Fife, has recently been practising the urban combat skills it might need as part of the NATO Allied Reaction Force (ARF). The urban combat training package comes ahead of the regiment’s deployment on planned NATO exercises throughout
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HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS Australian born British Army officer Major Brenden Wheeler was recently given the honour of performing the Australian National Anthem at Murrayfield Stadium. Brenden is currently the Director of Music for The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland
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Junior soldiers rose to the challenge of one of the Army’s toughest promotion courses. The intensive PNCO course tested their readiness to progress from Pte to LCpl in the @BritishArmy @The_SCOTS @RIrishRegiment @TheRoyalWelsh
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A great story to complete the final phase of #ExerciseCambrianPatrol24 with medal-winning @7SCOTS featuring Maj David Hood and son Declan. Aged 55, David is also one of, if not the, oldest soldiers in the 65-year history of the event to have completed💪👏 @BritishArmy
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Complimenting the symbolic event marking the 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Parliament today were soldiers from @The_Scots @SCOTS_DG @ScotsGuards @2SCOTSP&Ds and @Band_SCOTS. The high-profile event, attended by Their Majesties The King and Queen, once again saw the @BritishArmy
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The Army in Scotland today bid a fond farewell to Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich OBE DL VR as he went out with a ‘bang’ firing the iconic One O’clock Gun and taking his final Salute, as Governor of Edinburgh Castle. Although the Royal Gun Salute, at Edinburgh Castle
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Today we celebrate everything Ukraine is fighting to defend: democracy, sovereignty and the Ukrainian way of life. Join us today as we #MakeNoiseForUkraine
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BKA Coy, @The_Scots under the command of @OC_BKACoy proudly formed the Guard of Honour to officially mark His Majesty The King’s arrival at Balmoral. BKA Coy are renowned for their ceremonial presence in Scotland, with Royal Guard in Balmoral being one of their most privileged
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In his first visit to Scotland as Chief of the General Staff (CGS), General Sir Roly Walker KCB DSO ADC Gen took the Salute at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on Monday 12 August. CGS also met serving and civilian personnel yesterday at the Army Personnel Centre in Glasgow
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Have you ever imagined what it’s like to be part of the British Army? * Come and join us to experience Army life firsthand with practical activities, including: 💥Virtual shooting ranges 🪖Tactical movement exercises 💪Expert demonstrations Army Experience 24 is your unique
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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal took the salute at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on 5th August 2024 hosted by the Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. The Princess Royal, patron of the Tattoo, is the Colonel-in-Chief of several British Army Regiments and
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Have you ever imagined what it’s like to be part of the British Army? * Come and join us to experience Army life firsthand with practical activities, including: 💥Virtual shooting ranges 🪖Tactical movement exercises 💪Expert demonstrations Army Experience 24 is your unique
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