At a recent awards ceremony at the Cadet Training Centre in Boddam Cadet James McPetrie [13] of the Aboyne Detachment was among a number of cadets to be recognised for their achievements.
Cadet McPetrie, a member of 2 Highlanders Army Cadet Force pipe band, is the first cadet in the Battalion to achieve 3 star level [...]
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The first day of December marks the retirement of Battalion Commandant Col David Taylor.
Taking over from Col Taylor will be Lt Col Norrie Donald BEM, the present Deputy Commandant. Lt Col Donald is a well- kent face in Army Cadet circles having started his cadet career as Training Support Officer with The West Lowland Battalion [...]
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