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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Alma Company – 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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Cwmni Minden – The Scottish Borders Commanded by SMI Scott Borthwick
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Cwmni Somme – 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.
Dod o hyd i ddatgysylltiad
Ffeithiau Bataliwn
600+
Cadetiaid
100+
Dedicated Adult Volunteers
34
Detachments across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Scottish Borders
Gwybodaeth Allweddol a Chysylltiadau
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!
A pheidiwn ag anghofio ein Gwirfoddolwyr Oedolion anhygoel! Mae'r mentoriaid ymroddedig hyn yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth lunio Profiad y Cadetiaid, gan ddarparu arweiniad, hyfforddiant a chefnogaeth. Mae dod yn Wirfoddolwr Oedolyn yn ffordd werth chweil o roi rhywbeth yn ôl i'r gymuned ac ysbrydoli'r genhedlaeth nesaf o arweinwyr.
Felly, ydych chi'n barod i blymio i mewn? Gadewch i'r antur ddechrau!
Colonel Stephen Gowland
Cadlywydd
Lt Colonel Thomas Hudson
Deputy Commanant
Major Stuart Gray
Cynorthwy-ydd y Cadlywydd
Major Robert Adams
Cynorthwy-ydd y Cadlywydd
Major Lyndsay Mauran
Cynorthwy-ydd y Cadlywydd
Major William Lamb
Swyddog Gweithredol y Cadetiaid
WO1 (RSM) Christopher Cotton
Uwch-ringyll catrodol
Major Jamie Roy
Swyddog Hyfforddi
Newyddion a Diweddariadau Cyfryngau Diweddaraf
Derbyniwch yr holl newyddion diweddaraf gan ddidoliadau ledled y DU, gan gynnwys straeon ysbrydoledig, alldeithiau anhygoel, a digwyddiadau sydd ar ddod.
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Lothian & Borders Battalion Army Cadet ForceDrumshoreland House
Drumshoreland Road
Broxburn
Gorllewin Lothian
EH52 5PD
- E-bostiwch ni: lo-lb-ao1@rfca.org.uk
- Ffoniwch ni: 01506 856698
Ymunwch â Chadetiaid y Fyddin heddiw!
Ymunwch â Chadetiaid y Fyddin i gychwyn ar antur gyffrous, datblygu sgiliau gwerthfawr, ac adeiladu cyfeillgarwch gydol oes i bobl ifanc rhwng 12 a 18 oed.