Building skills for life
About Lothian & Borders Battalion ACF
Lothian & Borders Battalion ACF is home to over 600 cadets and 100 adult volunteers across 34 detachments. We provide a safe, fun, and challenging environment where young people gain confidence, leadership, and valuable life experience through military-themed activities and adventure training.
Based at Drumshoreland House in Broxburn, West Lothian, our battalion is divided into four companies:
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شركة ألما – Midlothian & South Edinburgh Commanded by Major Yasmin Shorter
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Kohima Company – East Lothian & North Edinburgh Commanded by Captain Jamie Roy
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شركة ميندن – The Scottish Borders Commanded by SMI Scott Borthwick
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شركة سوم – West Lothian Commanded by SMI Jade Maxwell
Our dedicated HQ team ensures smooth operations and quality training. We also proudly support a Band and Pipes & Drums unit based at Redford Barracks, part of Alma Company.
Whether you’re a young person looking to challenge yourself or an adult wanting to make a difference, Lothian & Borders ACF has something to offer.
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Battalion facts
600+
الطلاب العسكريون
100+
Dedicated Adult Volunteers
34
Detachments across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Scottish Borders
المعلومات الأساسية وجهات الاتصال
Are you ready for an exhilarating journey filled with action, adventure, fun, and friendship? Look no further than Lothian & Borders Army Cadets! Join our dynamic community and unlock a world of opportunities where you can grow, learn, and create unforgettable memories. We invite all young individuals aged 12 to 18 who are eager to embark on this incredible adventure with us!
And let’s not forget our amazing Adult Volunteers! These dedicated mentors play a vital role in shaping the Cadet Experience, providing guidance, training, and support. Becoming an Adult Volunteer is a rewarding way to give back to the community and inspire the next generation of leaders.
So, are you ready to dive in? Let the adventure begin!
Colonel Stephen Gowland
القائد
Lt Colonel Thomas Hudson
Deputy Commanant
Major Stuart Gray
مساعد القائد
Major Robert Adams
مساعد القائد
Major Lyndsay Mauran
مساعد القائد
Major William Lamb
ضابط تنفيذي متدرب
WO1 (RSM) Christopher Cotton
رئيس رقباء الفوج
Major Jamie Roy
مسؤول التدريب
آخر الأخبار والتحديثات الإعلامية
احصل على آخر الأخبار من المفارز في جميع أنحاء المملكة المتحدة، بما في ذلك القصص الملهمة والبعثات الاستكشافية المذهلة والفعاليات القادمة.
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6 يونيو 2026
معلومات الاتصال
Lothian & Borders Battalion Army Cadet ForceDrumshoreland House
Drumshoreland Road
Broxburn
West Lothian
EH52 5PD
- راسلنا عبر البريد الإلكتروني lo-lb-ao1@rfca.org.uk
- اتصل بنا: 01506 856698
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