Ceremonial

Edinburgh Castle welcomes another Bruce as Governor

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.

Published: 09 Sep 2024

What We Do

British Army Expo 2024 – What is it?

Army Expo 2024 is a unique, engaging, and immersive show, which will demonstrate everything invited guests need to know about the British Army of today and tomorrow.

Published: 04 Sep 2024

Training

Military Working Dog handler training is a howling success

Learning how to give first aid to a Military Working Dog injured in combat was just one of the lessons undertaken by the latest intake on the Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) Initial Trade Training (ITT) Course. Eight soldiers successfully completed the seven-week course and will now join the 1st Military Dog Regiment as qualified Patrol MWDs handlers.

Published: 26 Aug 2024

Ceremonial

Army highlights from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024

The Massed Pipes and Drums in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is made up of more than 230 pipers and drummers and this year included the Pipes and Drums of 1st Battalion Irish Guards, 1st Battalion Scots Guards, The Royal Gurkha Rifles and the Combined Pipes and Drums of the Royal Tank Regiment and the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry, supported by fellow pipers and drummers and military musicians from around the world. The iconic lone piper marks the close of festivities and it is tradition for serving personnel to take on this prestigious role. This year five bagpipers were selected for the honour by the Director of Army Bagpipe Music.

Published: 23 Aug 2024

Ceremonial

A night to remember for Army bagpipers

Every year for the past 74 years the melancholic sound of the bagpipes has been heard across Edinburgh’s city streets as the military Lone Piper performs at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Published: 21 Aug 2024

Ceremonial

Guard of Honour officially welcomes The King to Balmoral

Today, Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland proudly formed the Guard of Honour to officially mark His Majesty The King’s arrival at Balmoral.

Published: 19 Aug 2024

Ceremonial

International note for the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo 2024

International dancers and musicians will join members of the British Armed Forces at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Published: 02 Aug 2024

Operations

Commanding NATO role for 1st (UK) Division

Underlining the UK’s position as the principle European player within NATO, the British Army’s 1st (United Kingdom) Division is to be the Land Component Command of the all-new Allied Reaction Force (ARF).

Published: 11 Jul 2024

Ceremonial

Their Majesties The King and Queen visit Edinburgh Castle

Today Their Majesties The King and Queen visited Edinburgh Castle with His Majesty The King presented with the key to the Castle.

Published: 04 Jul 2024

Ceremonial

Arrival of Their Majesties The King and Queen to Edinburgh

In advance of Their Majesties The King and Queen’s official annual visit to Scotland, British Army soldiers proudly mounted guard at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle.

Published: 02 Jul 2024