Tag: Army

Veteran’s Secretary appeals for families to claim medals

Scottish News

Peter Laing - April 7, 2015

Veteran’s Secretary Keith Brown is appealing to the families of World War Two veterans to claim medals honouring their family members. This year marks the...

Scottish soldier found dead in Florida

In Brief

Peter Laing - March 30, 2015

A SCOTS soldier was found dead in Miami early on Sunday morning. The soldier, 22 year old Private Shaun Cole, is thought to have died...

Judy Murray kickstarts Poppyscotland’s fundraiser campaign

In Brief

Deadline News Journalist - March 17, 2015

JUDY Murray joined two serving soldiers today to kick-off Poppyscotland's summer fundraising campaign, Tea & Toast. The campaign mirrors the military tradition of having a...

Scots army sergeant granted extended leave – to play Sinatra in stage show

Entertainment

Deadline News Journalist - August 15, 2014

A SCOTS army sergeant has been given extended leave from the military - so he can play Frank Sinatra in a musical stage show. Sergeant...

More than 2000 Scottish military veterans have registered as homeless.

Scottish News

Guest - November 3, 2013

MORE than 2000 Scottish military veterans have registered as homeless after leaving the military in the past two years. One charity believes the number of...