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Military Life > Scotland
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Veterans NHS Scotland launches veterans' healthcare scheme to provide tailored support
A new GP initiative will see veterans benefit from improved healthcare, the Scottish Government has announced.
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WWI First World War soldier laid to rest more than 100 years after his death
Lance Serjeant Brand was 24 when it is believed he was killed during the Battle of the Lys, also known as the Fourth Battle of Ypres
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Ukraine First for Ukrainian navy as it takes part in UK-led Exercise Joint Warrior
The Ukrainians have been invited as part of the UK's wider support to its military following the Russian invasion.
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Navy Celebrating 75 years of Royal Navy Royal Marines Mountaineering Club
BFBS Creative joined the club in the Cairngorms for a special report to mark the occasion.
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Exercises International frigates to descend on Glasgow for UK-led Exercise Joint Warrior
The biannual exercise aims to improve joint operations between the UK and its allies.
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Remembrance Giant poppy display created on pyramids overlooking motorway
Poppy Scotland has created its incredible annual display next to the M8 in West Lothian.
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Navy Silent Service celebrates success at the Submarine Oscars
The submarine service may be known as the Silent Service, but the achievements of the winners were worth shouting about.
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Rugby Union Scotland team pay respect to fallen internationals at French war memorial
Two Scotland players are among 72,000 UK and South African troops honoured at the memorial, after losing their lives in the First World War.
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Ukraine British military musicians pay tribute on Ukrainian Independence Day
The musicians from The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland paid tribute with three songs for Ukraine.
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King Charles King rubs nose of cheeky Corporal Cruachan IV, mascot of Royal Regiment of Scotland, on official visit to Balmoral
Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland formed a guard of honour.
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Scotland Major General Nils Olav becomes world's highest ranking penguin with latest promotion
Sir Nils now outranks Major Nils Egelien, the soldier he was named after in 1972.
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Veterans Recovery Through Comedy: Royal British Legion's programme helping veterans at Edinburgh Fringe
Veterans complete workshops with professional comedians to hone their craft before performing live.
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Scotland Veteran-written musical depicting frontline life hits Edinburgh Fringe
The show touches on the friendships forged under fire while deployed to Helmand Province for a six-month tour.
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Music Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo brings hundreds of performers to Scotland
The famous show promises to bring 800 performers to Edinburgh Castle for its 2023 return.
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Scotland Princess Anne meets performers and watches Edinburgh Military Tattoo rehearsal
At this year's Edinburgh Military Tattoo, there will be a 'visual tribute' to mark the war in Ukraine and show support.