2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, the end of a six-year conflict which resulted in the death of more than 60 million people.

Welcome to Scotland: a guide for service personnel and their families moving to Scotland, has been published providing practical information to service personnel and their families on topics such as housing, education, healthcare and employment. Use the button below to get a copy of the guide from Gov.scot, the Scottish Government website.

In this issue: Month of the Military Child. Forces and Me Lunchtime Clubs. Covenant Trust Fund updates. Forces Friday events and more…

April is Month of the Military Child and we need you! Get involved by sporting your favourite purple clothes on Friday 25 April.

In April we celebrate Month of the Military Child – a time to recognise and celebrate the important role families, children and young people make in their schools and communities.

The Scottish Armed Forces Education Support Sub-Group held a workshop in February for educators and third sector organisations who work with military families.

Forces Children’s Education celebrates International Women’s Day and military women. This year we highlight Carolyn MacLeod MBE, who drives support for Armed Forces families in Scotland

It’s been one year since the launch of the UK Veteran Card and more than 250,000 people have applied. Now a digital version of the card is set for release, offering former Service personnel a more convenient way to prove their status and access support services

This short guide provides tips and suggestions for engaging young people and raising awareness of Month of the Military Child

Festive greetings to all our families and educators and best wishes for the new year