The Armed Forces, Territorial Army, other Volunteer and Cadet Forces
Lt Col Jamie Stuart presented with the Joint Commanders’ Commendation for his service as Commanding Officer of the UK Task Force in South Sudan
Initially the post of Lord-Lieutenant was a military appointment and this remained so for several centuries. In Moray 39 Engineer Regiment are based at Kinloss Barracks and there is an RAF base at Lossiemouth. Both make a vital contribution to the defence of the United Kingdom and in assisting the civil authorities in time of emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic. They also make a significant contribution to the local communities and the economy in Moray. There are strong connections with Reserve and Cadet units.
Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificates
A Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate for meritorious service may be awarded to members of the Reserve Army and other Volunteer Reserve Forces.
Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets
The Lord-Lieutenant may appoint young people from the Armed Services to serve for one year as Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet. They are chosen in conjunction with the RFCA and are the star cadets in the various cadet forces. During their year as Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet they will attend the Lord-Lieutenant on a wide range of his duties.
Commissioning of HMS Spey at Invergordon
HMS Spey Flying Moray Flag
From County Moray to South East Asia, HMS Spey celebrates Scottish heritage on St Andrew’s day 30th November 2024, St Andrews day, the Royal Navy’s Batch 2 River Class Offshore Patrol vessel HMS SPEY, named [...]
Royal Regiment of Scotland soldiers march through Forres
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the formation of The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons), the Scots soldiers led a march along the High Street in Forres Soldiers paraded through Forres [...]
Canada Day Commemoration 1st July 2024
Canada Day, was commemorated as usual on the 1st July at the RAF Dallachy Strike Wing Memorial. The day was rather dreich, but happily the rain mostly died out for the service starting at 1100. [...]
140 soldiers march on Elgin High Street as Royal Regiment of Scotland accepts Freedom of Moray
THE Royal Regiment of Scotland accepted the Freedom of Moray on Saturday. A large crowd turned out to watch 140 soldiers and the Shetland pony mascot, Corporal Cruachan IV, march along Elgin High Street with [...]
Moray Remembers: 80th anniversary of D-Day
A large crowd gathered today at the waterfront in Findhorn on the 80th anniversary of D-Day to remember the poignant sacrifices of so many. Moray served as one of the main training grounds prior to [...]