Black Watch Battalion Army Cadets

Discover how the Black Watch Battalion Army Cadets helps young people aged 12–18 build confidence, leadership and lifelong friendships through adventure and challenge.

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Welcome to the Black Watch Battalion Army Cadets

Looking for adventure, new challenges and lifelong friendships? The Black Watch Battalion Army Cadets provides exciting opportunities for young people aged 12–18 across Fife and Perth & Kinross. With 22 local detachments, more than 500 cadets and 105 dedicated Adult Volunteers, we offer a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where young people can thrive.

Adventure, Skills and Leadership

Every cadet enjoys a varied programme of activities designed to build confidence and develop practical life skills. Activities include:

  • Adventure training
  • Camping and expeditions
  • Fieldcraft
  • Marksmanship
  • First aid
  • Sports and competitions
  • Leadership training
  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
  • Community engagement

As a result, cadets develop resilience, teamwork and leadership while creating lasting memories.

Why Become an Army Cadet?

Joining the Black Watch Battalion Army Cadets means more than attending weekly parade nights. It means becoming part of a supportive community where you’ll make new friends, learn valuable skills and challenge yourself through exciting experiences.

Volunteer and Make a Difference

Adult Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you have military experience or none at all, you’ll receive training, gain recognised qualifications and help inspire the next generation of young people.

Join the Black Watch Battalion Army Cadets

If you’re ready to build confidence, discover new opportunities and be part of an outstanding youth organisation, we’d love to welcome you.

Experience adventure. Build leadership. Make lifelong friendships. Join the Black Watch Battalion Army Cadets today.

Detachments Locations Fife and Perth & Kinross

Auchterarder

ACF Hut

High Street
Auchterarder
PH3 1DF

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Parade Times: Monday: Monday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Ballingry

ACF Hut

Navitie Park
Ballingry
KY5 8NL

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Pipes & Drums (Black Watch)

ACF Detachment
Territorial Army (Highland)
T A Centre
Baltimore Road
GLENROTHES
Fife
KY6 2PJ

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Blairgowrie

Joint Cadet Centre

Union Street
Blairgowrie
PH10 6BL

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Cowdenbeath

ACF Centre

Elgin Road
Cowdenbeath
KY4 9SF

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Crieff

Joint Cadet Centre
Territorial Army
Army Cadet Hall
Meadow Place
CRIEFF
Perthshire
PH7 4DU

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Parade Times: Wednesday: Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Cupar

Army Res Centre

Castlebank Road
Cupar
KY15 4BL

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Parade Times: Monday: Monday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Dunfermline

Army Res Centre
Bothwell House
Elgin Street
Dunfermline
KY12 7SH

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Parade Times: Thursday: Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Dunkeld

Dunkeld WETC
The Cross
Dunkeld
Perthshire
PH8 0AN

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Parade Times: Thursday: Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Kinross

Cadet Centre

Swansacre
KINROSS
Kinross-shire
KY13 8TE

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Kirkcaldy

Army Reserve Centre
Hunter Street
Kirkcaldy
Fife
KY1 1ED

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Parade Times: Monday: Monday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Leven

ACF Detachment

North Street
Leven
KY8 4LX

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Parade Times: Monday: Monday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Military Band - Black Watch ACF

ACF Detachment
TA Centre
Baltimore Road
Glenrothes
Fife
KY6 2PJ

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Parade Times: :
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Newburgh

N/A

KY14 6DF

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Parade Times: :
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Perth

Army Res Centre Perth
Queens Barracks
131 Dunkeld Road
Perth
PH1 5BT

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Parade Times: Thursday: Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Perth Viewlands

ACF Centre

Viewlands
Perth
PH1 1NG

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2100 Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Pitlochry

N/A

PH16 5HF

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Parade Times: : Temporarily closed
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Rosyth

ACF Centre

Middlebank Street
Rosyth
KY11 2NJ

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Parade Times: Monday: Monday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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St Andrews

St Andrews ACF
Wyvern
City Road
St Andrews
KY16 9HP

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Parade Times: Thursday: Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Stanley

ACF Hut

Mill Street
Stanley
PH1 4NT

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Viewfield (Glenrothes)

Army Res Centre
Territorial Army (Highland)
T A Centre
Baltimore Road
GLENROTHES
Fife
KY6 2PJ

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Woodside (Glenrothes)

ACF Hut

Happer Crescent
Glenrothes
KY7 5DN

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Parade Times: Thursday: Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Latest News

    Excellence Coin Award

    News & Media
    Black Watch Battalion ACF
    Lieutenant Will East has been awarded the Colonel Cadets Scotland Coin in recognition of his exceptional dedication and commitment to Army Cadet International Exchange 2026.

    9 July 2026

    Gold Standard Achieved

    Cadets
    Black Watch Battalion ACF
    Former Cadet Staff Sergeant Darcie Foley has achieved one of the UK’s highest youth honours, receiving her Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in recognition of…

    7 July 2026

    Leadership Success

    News & Media
    Black Watch Battalion ACF
    Congratulations to Staff Sergeant Kyle Chapple on successfully completing the King George VI Memorial Leadership Course at Frimley Park, a significant leadership achievement.

    6 July 2026

    How to contact us!

    Queens Barracks
    131 Dunkeld Road
    Perth
    PH1 5BT

    AO CFAV 07955 291012 Monday to Friday 0830 -1630
    AO Cadets 07955 291013 Monday to Friday 0830 -1630

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