About Glasgow and Lanarkshire Army Cadets
Glasgow & Lanarkshire Battalion is home to over 500 cadets, 115 Officers and Instructors and a team of Permanent Support Staff, across 24 Detachments covering the Glasgow and Lanarkshire Area of central Scotland.
The Battalion was formed in 1983 after the amalgamation of the Glasgow Battalion and Lanarkshire Battalion to create the Battalion as it is today. The Battalions Headquarters; Dechmont CTC, was opened in 1987 by the Lord Provost of Glasgow, Robert Gray in the presence of a number of military and civilian VIPs.
In early 2018, the Battalion went through its first restructure in a number of years, moving from 4 Companies into 3 new Company’s – Amiens, Invictus and Normandy. It also has a HQ Company based at our HQ, made up of our Executive Team, Permanent Support Staff, Training Wing and Subject Matter Experts.
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596+
Cadets
127+
Adult Volunteers
43+
Duke of Edinburgh Award's
356+
SQA Qualifications
Key Information and Contacts
Glasgow and Lanarkshire Army Cadets are recruiting for Cadets and Adult Instructors. Cadets can join from 12 to 18 and Adult Instructors from 18+ with no upper age limit. Want to learn new skills, earn qualifications, make new friends? Join the adventure with Glasgow and Lanarkshire Army Cadets
Col Derek Coulter
Commandant
Lt Col Donna Laird
Deputy Commandant
Major Colin McCormack
Cadet Executive Officer
Capt Kenny Boag
Amiens Company OC
Maj Raymond Bell
Invictus Company OC
Maj Alec Stirling MBE
Normandy Company OC
AMIENS COMPANY
1 Pl RSB – Strathaven
2 Pl RSB – Motherwell
3 Pl RSB – Newmains
5 Pl RSB – Coalburn
6 Pl RSB – Larkhall
3 Tp RE – Airdrie
4 Pl SG – Bellshill
5 Pl SG – Lanark
INVICTUS COMPANY
A Pl RHF – Kings Park
B Pl RHF – Cambuslang
D Pl RHF – Pollokshaws
4 Pl RSB – Hamilton
1 Pl REME – East Kilbride
2 Pl REME – East Kilbride
6 Tp Scots DG – Govan
Pipes and Drums – Cambuslang
NORMANDY COMPANY
A Tp RA – Broomhill
B Tp RA – Drumchapel
C Tp RA – Anderson
D Tp RA – Carmyle
C Pl RHF – Easterhouse
E Pl RHF – Shettleston
E Pl RHF – Maryhill
E Tp R Sigs – Kelvinbridge
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RSM Jørgensen, 5 Pl SG I have been able to push myself to achieve and develop as a person, I am immensely grateful for the opportunities the ACF has given me, even helping to kick-start me current career and for the CFAV's and cadets that have supported me.
Latest News & Media Updates
Get all the latest news from detachments across the UK, including inspiring stories, amazing expeditions, and upcoming events
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First Aid Knowledge Proves Lifesaving in Station Emergency
Teen Jordan Kerr saved a child’s life at Drumchapel Train Station by giving 12 minutes of CPR until paramedics arrived, proving how calm action and…11 February 2026
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Scottish Cadets Attend Black Sunday
Cadets from 4 Scots Guards and 5 Scots Guards travel to London to attend the Black Sunday Parade23 April 2026
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Be More with the Army Cadets!
With our new recruitment message, ‘Be More with the Army Cadets,’ we invite everyone to step away from screens and engage in real-world activities that…10 July 2025
Surrey ACF Crowned Champions at Growing Rivalry Sports Cup
10 June 2026
Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Lt Gina Allsop
6 June 2026
Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Sgt Helen Hughes
5 June 2026
Contact Information
For more information, please email or contact us at the office below:
Glasgow & Lanarkshire Battalion Army CadetsHQ & WETC Dechmont
Gilbertfield Road, Cambuslang
Glasgow, G72 8YP
- Email us: lo-gl-ao1@rfca.org.uk
- Call us: 0141 641 0858
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Embark on your next exciting adventure, develop valuable skills and life long friendships for young people between 12 to 18
