Lothian & Borders BN Army Cadets

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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:

Alma Company – Midlothian & South Edinburgh Commanded by Major Yasmin Shorter
Kohima Company – East Lothian & North Edinburgh Commanded by Captain Jamie Roy
Minden Company – The Scottish Borders Commanded by SMI Scott Borthwick
Somme Company – 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.

Lothian and Borders Military Skills Team

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1 Eyemouth Pl

ACF Hut
Acredale Industrial Estate
Eyemouth
Borders
TD14 5AN

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1900hrs - 2100hrs Sat 1000hrs - 1400hrs
Status: Open to new cadets

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10 Bonnyrigg Pl

ACF Hut
Eldindean Road
Bonnyrigg
Midlothian
EH19 2HQ

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Parade Times: Monday, Wednesday: 18:30hrs - 20:30hrs
Status: Open to new cadets

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11 Peniciuk Pl

ACF Hut
Eastfield Farm Road
Peniciuk
Midlothian
EH26 8EZ

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

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12 Dalkeith Pl

ACF Hut
East Houses Industrial Estate
Dalkeith
Midlothian
EH22 4DJ

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

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14 Musselburgh Tp

ACF Hut
Goosegreen
Musselburgh
East Lothian
EH21 7SN

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

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15 Peebles Pl

15 Peebles Pl ACF
Walkers Haugh
Peebles
Midlothian
EH45 8AU

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Parade Times: Monday: 1900hrs - 2100hrs Sat 1000hrs - 1400hrs
Status: Open to new cadets

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16 Dunbar Tp

ACF Hut
Castle Park Barracks
Bayswell Road
Dunbar
East Lothian
EH42 1EU

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

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17 Granton Square Pl

Claverhouse Training Centre
Granton Square
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
EH5 1HE

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

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18E Claremont St Pl

Army Reserve Centre
East Claremont Street
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH7 4HU

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

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19 Gilmerton Tp

ACF Hut
Ferniehill Drive
Gilmerton
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH17 7AR

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

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2 Duns Pl

2 Duns Pl
6 Langtongate
Duns
Berwickshire
TD11 3AE

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Parade Times: Tuesday: 1900hrs - 2100hrs Sat 1000hrs - 1400hrs
Status: Open to new cadets

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20 Colinton Pl

Artillery House
301 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH13 0LA

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

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21 Chesser Cres Tp

Army Reserve Centre
Chesser Crescent
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH14 1RA

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

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22 Lanark Road Tp

Army Reserve Centre
Lanark Road
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH14 2NA

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

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23 Mac Donald Rd

Army Reserve Centre
124 MacDonald Road
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH7 4NQ

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

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24 S Queensferry Pl

ACF Hut
Roseberry Avenue
South Queensferry
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH30 9NX

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

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25 Linlithgow Tp

ACF Hut
52 Barrowshill Avenue
Linlithgow
West Lothian
EH49 7SQ

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

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26 Livingston Pl

Army Reserve Centre
Beveridge Square
Dedridge
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6QF

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

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27 Bathgate Pl

Army Reserve Centre
Torphichen Street
Bathgate
West Lothian
EH48 4HH

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

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28 Broxburn Pl

ACF Hut
Pyot Hall Road
Port Buchan
Broxburn
West Lothian
EH52 6HN

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

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29 Whitburn Pl

29 Whitburn Pl
264 West Main Street
Whitburn
West Lothian
EH47 0JB

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

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31 Tranent Pl

ACF Hut
Old School House
Sandersons Wynd
TRANENT
East Lothian
EH33 1DA

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

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32 Prestonpans Pl

ACF Hut
Rope Walk
Prestonpans
East Lothian
EH32 9BN

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

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33 Haddington Tp

Knox Academy
Pencaitland Road
HADDINGTON
E Lothian
EH41 4EW

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

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34 Nth Berwick Pl

ACF Hut
Dunbar Road
North Berwick
East Lothian
EH39 4DG

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

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35 Alnwickhill Tp

Army Reserve Centre
Alnwickhill Road
Alnwickhill
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH16 6NQ

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

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36 Loanhead Pl

Loanhead Pl ACF
King George V Park
Loanhead
Midlothian
EH20 9LA

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

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4 Kelso Pl

ACF Hut
Eschiehaugh
Kelso
Borders
TD5 7BS

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1900hrs - 2100hrs Sat 1000hrs - 1400hrs
Status: Open to new cadets

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5 Jedburgh Pl

ACF Hut
Old Bond Gate
Jedburgh
Borders
TD8 6EB

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1900hrs - 2100hrs Sat 1000hrs - 1400hrs
Status: Open to new cadets

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6 Hawick Pl

Army Reserve Centre
Union Street
Hawick
Borders
TD9 9LF

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Parade Times: Monday: 1900hrs - 2100hrs Sat 1000hrs - 1400hrs
Status: Open to new cadets

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8 Galashiels Pl

Army Reserve Centre
Paton Street
Galashiels
Borders
TD1 3AT

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Parade Times: Monday, Wednesday: 1900hrs - 2100hrs Sat 1000hrs - 1400hrs
Status: Open to new cadets

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9 Selkirk Pl

ACF Hut
Dovecot Park
Selkirk
Borders
TD7 4ER

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1900hrs - 2100hrs Sat 1000hrs - 1400hrs
Status: Open to new cadets

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Broxburn Academy

Broxburn Academy School
Cardross Road
Broxburn
West Lothian
EH52 6AG

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Parade Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: School times
Status: Open to new cadets

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Military Band

Military Band
ACF Hut
Chesser Crescent
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH14 1RA

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Parade Times: :
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Pipes & Drums Det - Lothian & Borders ACF

Artillery House
301 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH13 0LA

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

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Battalion facts

600+

Cadets

100+

Dedicated Adult Volunteers

34

Detachments across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Scottish Borders

Key Information & Contacts

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

Commandant

Lt Colonel Thomas Hudson

Deputy Commanant

Major Stuart Gray

Assistant Commandant

Major Robert Adams

Assistant Commandant

Major Lyndsay Mauran

Assistant Commandant

Major William Lamb

Cadet Executive Officer

WO1 (RSM) Christopher Cotton

Regimental Sergeant Major

Major Jamie Roy

Training Officer

Success Stories

We are incredibly proud to announce that Sgt Horribine has been appointed as the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for the City of Edinburgh – one of the highest honours a cadet can receive.