The Army in Scotland
Almost 10,000 regular and reserve troops and Ministry of Defence civil servants work for the British Army in Scotland.
They deliver UK operations, support to our allies around the world, and provide emergency support to the Scottish Government, local authorities, and public bodies.
51st Infantry Brigade and HQ Scotland
Based at Redford Cavalry Barracks in Edinburgh, HQ 51 Infantry Brigade & HQ Scotland supports all Army personnel, reservists, civil servants, cadets, and their families across Scotland. It acts as Joint Military Command Scotland during domestic operations and coordinates ceremonial duties nationwide.
Find out more about HQ 51st Infantry Brigade & HQ Scotland.
Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) is Scotland’s senior infantry regiment with headquarters at Edinburgh Castle. It comprises regular battalions in Penicuik (2 SCOTS), Fort George (3 SCOTS), and Edinburgh (5 SCOTS – Balaklava Company), alongside reserve battalions covering southern Scotland (6 SCOTS) and the Highlands and Islands (7 SCOTS).
Explore the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Key Army regiments and facilities
Scotland hosts major regular units including the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and 2 Close Support Battalion REME at Leuchars Station, 39 Engineer Regiment at Kinloss, and 3 RIFLES in Edinburgh. Key administrative facilities include the Army Personnel Centre in Glasgow and a Personnel Recovery Centre in Edinburgh.
Find out more about the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
Army Reserve units across Scotland
Reserve forces maintain a strong local presence throughout Scotland, including the Scottish & North Irish Yeomanry, 105 Regiment Royal Artillery, 32 Signal Regiment, 71 Engineer Regiment (Leuchars), 154 Regiment RLC (Dunfermline), 215 (Scottish) Multirole Medical Regiment (Glasgow), and 5 Military Intelligence Battalion.
Explore Scottish Army Reserve opportunities.
More information
Access further information from the British Army, the Ministry of Defence, and UK Government policy on defence and security across Scotland.
Visit the official British Army website.
Visit the Ministry of Defence on GOV.UK.
Explore defence and security in Scotland on Delivering for Scotland.