David Sivills-McCann

David Sivills-McCann is an award-winning journalist with 20 years of experience in TV, radio, print and online. He covers military stories in Scotland and Northern Ireland for BFBS, and has also worked around the world including covering deployments in the Middle East, Arctic and Baltic regions.

Veterans
'Sunray': Veterans Producing Drama Series On A Team Of Ex-Marines

The new web series focuses on a group of ex-marines tackling a crime syndicate, with a funding campaign underway to complete the filming.

David Sivills-McCann
6th January 2021
Forces Charities
Veterans Charity Aims To Brighten Christmas For The Vulnerable

Fares4Free is working with other charities to give out food and gifts for people in need across Scotland.

David Sivills-McCann
23rd December 2020
Scotland
5 SCOTS Conducts Section Attack Drills During Live-Fire Training

Soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland’s ceremonial unit have been sharpening their infantry skills on the Barry Buddon ranges.

David Sivills-McCann
9th December 2020
News
Sturgeon: Scotland 'Very Grateful' For Military Support In Vaccine Rollout

Military planners are working with the Scottish government as coronavirus vaccine plans are finalised.

David Sivills-McCann
2nd December 2020
Veterans
New Care Network To Improve Support For Veterans In Scotland

The network aims to help former servicemen and women get quicker access to improved care.

David Sivills-McCann
23rd November 2020
Navy
Former Head Of RFA: 'We’re Beginning To Find Our Feet Again As A Maritime Nation'

Commodore Duncan Lamb departed as head of the RFA last month after a career spanning more than 43 years.

David Sivills-McCann
10th November 2020
Cadets
Coronavirus: Army Cadet Force Launches Its First Traditional Band

The band is made up of cadets from across Scotland.

David Sivills-McCann
29th October 2020
Army
Exercise Mudmaster: Soldiers Test Off-Road Driving Skills In Scotland

More than 40 crews from across the UK took part in the exercise.

David Sivills-McCann
28th October 2020
Army
Gunners Train With M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System In Scotland

101 Regiment Royal Artillery is the only British Army reservist unit that operates the precision fire weapons systems.

David Sivills-McCann
23rd October 2020
Afghanistan
2 SCOTS Set Off For Afghanistan Deployment

The Fusiliers are having to undergo a period of quarantine at RAF Wittering before flying out to the country for Operation Toral.

David Sivills-McCann
13th October 2020
RAF
Red Arrows: Red 1 Reflects On 'Dream' Three Years As He Leaves Team

Squadron Leader Martin Pert, the outgoing team leader of the Red Arrows, has been looking back on his highlights from the last three years.

David Sivills-McCann
9th October 2020
Aircraft
Apache Pilots Practise Low-Level Flying Skills In Scottish Highlands

The Apache is able to work at low altitude and is designed to hunt and destroy tanks, as well as support ground troops.

David Sivills-McCann
6th October 2020
Reserves
7 SCOTS Step Up Training With Urban Combat Drills

The unit only recently returned to practical training after a long lay-off due to coronavirus.

David Sivills-McCann
5th October 2020
Scotland
Army Divers Practise Underwater Engineering On Exercise Submerged Crusader

The exercise sees specialist troops practise underwater engineering skills needed to keep ports operational on any military mission.

David Sivills-McCann
17th September 2020
Scotland
'Disappointment' As Highlanders' Museum Reopening Restricted

Only 80% of the collection will be on display, with its temporary exhibition inaccessible.

David Sivills-McCann
11th September 2020
Scotland
Soldier 'Really Proud' Of Son, 10, Who Shaved Head For Charity

Jay Horner was inspired to raise money for Help For Heroes after his dad, a soldier in 3 Rifles, sustained a serious back injury.

David Sivills-McCann
9th September 2020