Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders Battalion Army Cadets
Home to almost 600 cadets and 110 adult volunteers in 32 detachments. Check the map below for full details of your nearest detachment
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Battalion HQ Staff
Col John Tonner Battalion Commandant
Lt Col Henry Canavan Depute Commandant East
Lt Col Robert Lockhart Depute Commandant West
Major Ali McGonigle Cadet Executive Officer
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Major Christina Deans Battalion Training Officer
Captain Barry Stevenson Assistant Battalion Training Officer
SSI Joe Ash Battalion Media Officer
Battalion Sergeant Majors
RSMI C Smith Regimental Sergeant Major
TSMI Leeann Conroy Training Sergeant Major
Training Centre Locations
Battalion Companies
Stirling - Falkirk - Clackmannan
A Stirling Company
A (Stirling) Company is based in Stirling, Central Scotland and covers the Stirling Council area comprising of 4 detachments based in Bannockburn, Callander, Dunblane & Stirling,
Detachments
Bannockburn - Wednesday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 at Bannockburn High School.
Detachment Commander: SSI Michael Stokoe
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Callander -Tuesday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 at Callander Kirk, South Church Street.
Detachment Commander: SSI Alan Robbins
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Dunblane -Wednesday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 at Queen Victoria School.
Detachment Commander: SMI Vikki Paul
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Stirling - Thursday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 at Stirling Army Reserve Centre.
Detachment Commander: Captain Richard Tweedie
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Major Claire Luti Company Commander
Captain Richard Tweedie Company 2IC
SMI Alex Young Company Sergeant Major
B Falkirk Company
B (Falkirk) Company is based in and around Falkirk, Central Scotland and have 6 detachments based in Bo-ness, Grangemouth, Falkirk, Camelon, Denny and Larbert.
Detachment Commanders are:
Bo'ness – SSI David Naismith
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Grangemouth – SSI Darren Meaney
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Falkirk – SI Nick Middleton
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Camelon – SI Nick Middleton
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Denny – SI Nick Middleton
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Larbert – SI Iain Underhill
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Detachments train on a variety of weekday evenings from 19:00 to 21:00.
Major Ian Banyard Company Commander
Captain Barry Stevenson Company 2IC
Vacant Company Sergeant Major
C Clackmannan Company
C (Clackmannan) Company, is based in Clackmannanshire, Central Scotland andd have 4 detachments based in Alloa, Alva, Tillicoultry & Tullibody,
Detachment Commanders are:
Alloa - Captain Jim Brown
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Alva - SSI Niomi Miller
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Tillicoultry - SMI Lorna McFarlane
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Tullibody - SI Zoe Green
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All detachments train on various evenings from 19:00 to 21:00 with 4 to 5 Company training weekends every year.
Major Shirley Blair Company Commander
Captain Jim Brown Company 2IC
SMI Lorna McFarlane Company Sergeant Major
Battalion Companies
Argyll - Dumbarton West - F Squadron
D Argyll Company
D (Argyll) Company covers the Argyll & Bute Council area in the West coast of Scotland and Islands comprising of 7 detachments based in Lochgilphead (CTC), Oban, Dunoon, Tarbert, Mull , Islay & Campbeltown.
Detachment Commanders are:
Lochgilphead - SSI Martin Wilson
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Oban - SI Kirsty Kennedy
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Dunoon - SSI Fiona Nicholson
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Tarbert - SSI Martin Wilson
Islay - Vacant
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Mull - SSI Sarah Braid
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Campbeltown - SSI David Hope
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Major David Sinclair Company Commander
2nd Lt Alistair Kenny Company 2IC
SMI Frank Frew Company Sergeant Major
E Dumbarton West Company
E (Dumbarton West) Company Comprising of 7 detachments based in Arrochar, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Garelochead, Helensburgh, Milngavie & Vale of Leven.
Detachment Commanders are:
Helensburgh: SI Hannah Riding
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Garelochead: SSI Colin Harrison
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Clydebank: SI Denise McGregor
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Milngavie: AUO Gerry Jamieson
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Dumbarton: AUO William East
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Vale of Leven: AUO William East
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Arrochar: Vacant
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Captain Fay Whay Company Commander
Captain Michael Puxley Company 2IC
SMI Tim Stratford Company Sergeant Major
AUO William East Company Training Officer & Battalion Media Officer West
F Dumbarton East Squadron
F (Dumbarton East) Squadron, commonly known as “F Squadron” are based in and around East Dunbartonshire & North Lanarkshire and they wear the Royal Tank Regiment head dress. Comprising of 5 detachments that are based in Bishopbriggs, Cumbernauld, Condorrat, Kirkintilloch and Kilsyth.
Detachment Commanders are:
Bishopbriggs (Wednesday): SSI Rebecca Paul
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Cumbernauld (Thursday): SSI Andrew Carr
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Condorrat (Wednesday): SSI Blair Sim
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Kirkintilloch (Wednesday): SSI Susan Carr
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Kilsyth (Thursday): SSI Gordon Smith
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Detachments train from 19:00 to 21:00
Major Derek Smith Company Commander
Vacant Company 2IC
Vacant Company Sergeant Major
Pipe Major McLellan Detachment
Pipe Major McLellan Detachment Is Based at Stirling Army Reserve Centre FK7 7RR
SSI Davidson Detachment Commander
Pipes & Drums
Think of piping and drumming and thoughts of Scotland immediately
come to mind.
By entering the Army Cadets Piping and Drumming structured learning programme you can earn a Cadet Proficiency Certificate, gain Army Cadets Star levels, study for the BTEC First Diploma in Music and attain the Piping and Drumming Qualifications Board / Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Certificates in Piping, Pipe Band Drumming and Bass & Tenor Drumming. The various Army Cadet Battalions and Counties conduct weekly training however at a national level, piping and drumming tuition takes place over five weekends during the winter and two week long courses held throughout the year. The main event in the calendar is the Easter Concentration which is normally held at Cameron Barracks in Inverness. There, the Cadet pipers and drummers gather together for an intense week of practise and tuition, culminating in a parade through Dingwall and a concert for charity in Inverness, attracting crowds of up to 2,000 at each event.
The training events provide a glorious opportunity for cadets from all over Scotland to see and meet new friends.
But the real fun starts when participating in the many public
performances and events conducted at Battalion and National level and
you will also have the opportunity to travel overseas with the Pipes and
Drums taking part in events such as the Basel Christmas Tattoo in
Switzerland and the Nanchang International Military tattoo in China.
Why not test your skills against your fellow Cadet by entering the
annual Piping and Drumming competition which is held in October at the
end of the training camp. Many great prizes can be won.
Piping and Drumming has a great track record in seeing its cadets continue their interest in bands after they leave - a testament to the high standards of training and support received within the cadets. Piping and drumming is available to both Cadets and Adult Instructors within the Army Cadets.
Music
Whatever your standard or choice of instrument, you are welcome to join, and once you reach a reasonable level, you will be able to take part in your band's busy schedule of engagements both in Britain and abroad.
But it's not just camaraderie and a well-stamped passport that you can gain. By following a structured syllabus, you can now gain the BTEC First Diploma in Music, equivalent to four GCSE at A*-C or four Scottish Standard Grades.
Twice a year, all ACF bands gather for a ‘Concentration', a week-long music camp in which over 500 cadets at all levels play and learn together, culminating in a series of examinations and performances in one of the largest musical ensembles in the country. Bands are also in demand for military tattoos and parades all year round, with the Malta Tattoo one of the highlights.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is one of the world's most popular development programmes for young people aged 14-25
The Award includes four categories of highly practical, cultural and adventurous activities. Most of these are cross-related with the ACF activities our cadets already do within the APC Syllabus. So whilst you're training for first aid, drill, target shooting and expeditions, you could also be working towards your DofE Award. The Awards are well regarded and recognised by universities and employers.
There are three levels of Award: Bronze, Silver and Gold. For each level you need to complete four sections: Volunteering; Physical; Skills; and Expedition. To achieve a Gold Award, you also have to complete a Residential section.
Battalion Representative
SSI Iain Robertson Battalion D of E Officer
CVQO
What does CVQO do?
Put
simply, we recognise the skills young people and adult instructors
practice every day in organisations such as the MOD Cadet Forces (think
Army Cadet Force,and accredit them with vocational qualifications.
These are typically focused on areas such as public services, adventurous training, music, teamwork, leadership and management.
These qualifications, accredited by Pearson BTEC, ILM and City & Guilds can be used to boost CVs, gain places in higher education or secure employment.
The best thing about our qualifications is that they are more often than not delivered at no cost to the learner. And where there is a registration fee, it’s generally heavily subsidised and much more affordable than studying directly.
A & SH Bn ACF Contact Details
Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders Battalion ACF
Hartfield House
Bonhill Road
Dumbarton
G82 2DG