New Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow takes to water for first time
HMS Glasgow is the first of eight City-class frigates to be delivered to the Royal Navy.
Military Life > Scotland
-
Navy -
Scotland Military community celebrates St Andrew's Day across social media
Today marks 701 years since St Andrew officially became the patron saint of Scotland.
-
Veterans Veterans in Scotland encouraged to open up about mental health in new See Me campaign
Charity See Me Scotland has launched a programme aimed at ending stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health.
-
Navy Landmark moment for Royal Navy's new generation Type 26 frigates
Type 26 HMS Glasgow has begun the float-off process, which will see her enter the water for the first time.
-
Scotland Edinburgh's war memorial set on fire in 'sickening' act of vandalism
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon hopes "those responsible are identified and brought to justice".
-
Remembrance How the Armed Forces commemorated the fallen on Remembrance Sunday
Services were held around the United Kingdom and across the forces world to reflect on the military's sacrifice through history.
-
Feature How the Poppy Appeal's popularity in the 1920s led to the unique Scottish poppy design
Whatever it looks like, the poppy is sold to raise money to support the Armed Forces and veteran community.
-
Scotland Exercise Mudmaster: Army's off-road drivers put their skills to the test
The competition has been going on for more than 30 years, attracting teams from all over the UK.
-
Forces Charities Incredible achievement as Royal Marines Commando completes 60 marathons in 60 days
Lance Corporal Luke Grainger has raised more than £4,000 for The Royal Marines Charity in the process.
-
Weapons and Kit RAF Typhoons and F-35s carry out their largest-ever mass firing of ASRAAM missiles
Pilots from eight squadrons launched 53 missiles at target drones over ten days.
-
King Charles King meets Afghan interpreters who helped UK forces during visit to Aberdeen
The monarch met Burhan Vesal, who worked as an interpreter with the British Army in the south of Afghanistan.
-
Ukraine This is our war as much as it is Ukraine's, UK defence minister says
Defence Procurement Minister Alec Shelbrooke insisted the two countries work together "to fight back against a fascist dictatorship".
-
Navy HMS Prince of Wales back in Fife for repairs
The damaged aircraft carrier had her deployment to the US cancelled because of the issue with her propellor shaft.
-
WWI Working replica of WWI plane painstakingly recreated by enthusiasts
Members of the Aviation Preservation Society of Scotland have been working on the project for more than 20 years.
-
Navy Princess of Wales holds audience with crew of HMS Glasgow
Kate was appointed Sponsor of the ship by Queen Elizabeth II in 2021.
-
Navy Sailor to guard Queen at funeral – just as his grandfather did at coronation
The Queen's coronation "was a defining part of his life, not just his career", Able Seaman Murray Kerr said about his grandfather.