First of all a well done to all of those cadets who took part in the sports competition in Grangemouth at the end of last month and a big congratulations to all of the competitors who won medals and came top in their events. A special mention to Cpl Buchanan, Stonehaven, who ended the day with a gold and two silver medals.
Also at Grangemouth was the piping, drumming, pipe major and Highland dancing competitions. As always the battalion was well represented and those who took part did very well. prizes were picked up by Cpl simpson from Stonehaven who won gold, Sgt Simpson Stonehaven who won silver, Cdt Grant Aboyne who also won Silver and Cpl Cameron-Cook collecting first place in her pipe major competition and also won the Highland dancing for the second year in a row.

You can join the Army Cadet Force (ACF) as soon as you as your into your 13th year (13 before the 31st of December of the year) and can stay in until your 18 and nine months.

To Join Ellon Detachment or any other Detachment within this Battalion please contact HQ at the following address: -

CEO
Gordon Barracks
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
AB23 8DU
Tel: 01224 826239

Bn HQ will then send you an information pack with all you need to know and who to get in touch with for your respective area.

Fire at will... Who's Will!?
Have you got any questions or a query you would like to ask? Please feel free to send an email to

2 Lt Parslow

Adult Instructors
The ACF is the oldest youth organisation in the UK. It's even older than the Territorial Army!
What we need, to help develop these young adults, is someone who is willing to lead from the front. A BORN LEADER!
All you need to be is Aged 20 - 44 No former cadet or military experience is needed. Just so long as you've got what it takes, we'll give you all the training you need to help you develop your skills. We'll even pay for some of your time.