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A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster comes into land at RAF Brize Norton on 14 April 2011 in Brize Norton, England.

When three military aircraft to perform Edinburgh flypast this weekend

Airbourne 2022 Red Arrows (Photo by Jon Rigby)

Red Arrows Tattoo flypast scrapped after team 'grounded' in Canada

The wreckage of the Chinook Helicopter which crashed on the Mull of Kintyre killing all 29 on board

Chinook families urge Burnham to launch new review into 1994 tragedy

Chinook Justice Campaigners, pictured outside the High Court in London.

Chinook campaigners 'extremely disappointed' as court blocks MoD case

The wreckage of the Chinook helicopter which crashed on the Mull of Kintyre in 1994

Exclusive Calls for fresh inquiry into RAF Chinook disaster receive major boost

Military helicopters at the Russian shadow fleet oil tanker that was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos on Sunday

Starmer needs to show his pledges on defence are more than words Scotsman comment

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and former defence secretary John Healey with a UK Typhoon fighter jet at a military base in Ankara, Turkey, in October 2025.

Scotland on the 'frontline', as Russian tanker seized

The coffins of some of those killed in a Chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre. More than 52,000 people have signed a petition demanding answers around the 1994 disaster

Wife of Chinook crash victim calls for 'honesty' from British state

'Suspicious package' found at RAF Lossiemouth

Smoke billows after airstrikes on oil depots on Sunday in Tehran, Iran

Starmer and Trump in talks on 'collective' defence against Iran

A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran.

'No information' on Scottish airports being used by US for Iran strike

A military and police training exercise will be taking place at Murrayfield stadium

Helicopters and sound of gunfire at Murrayfield during training

The Russian spy ship Yantar is operating on the edge of UK waters and has directed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its activities.

Russian spy ship directing lasers at pilots near Scottish waters

Two Tornados flank a Poseidon aircraft over the skies of RAF Lossiemouth.

German military to hunt for Russian subs alongside RAF in Lossiemouth

Christine and Steve

Asda Delivery that made all the difference in Dunfermline

Joel Hornby, whose father Major Anthony Hornby was one of the victims of the RAF 1994 Chinook helicopter crash on June 2 1994 on the Mull of Kintyre, during a visit to the memorial cairn

‘Dad, we're still fighting for you’ - Son seeks truth over 1994 Chinook crash

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, near Tel Aviv. Picture: AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg

Reeves: UK could 'potentially' support Israel, as more RAF jets sent

Apprentices shared details of the diverse ways that they have increased their skill sets since joining Leonardo.

Senior Government Minister hears young people’s aspirations for future as fundin...

The Chinook helicopter crash in 1994 killed 29 people

Families of Chinook crash victims speak out for first time

Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel have received a new above inflation pay rise, less than 12 months after a previous salary increase.

Dedicated armed forces personnel receive new above inflation pay rise

The Home Guard, a civilian militia which supported the Home Forces during World War Two from 1940, in training. The Home Forces mobilised along the coastlines of Britain - including Scotland - in preparation for a feared Nazi invasion.

VE Day: The Nazi attack on Scotland feared by army commanders

Former RAF serviceman Philip McDonald, 62, from Elgin, who has spoken of how his life changed dramatically in 2015 when he woke up one morning to find he was unable to hear anything and could barely balance

Charity helps former RAF technician with tinnitus and vertigo

Red Arrows perfect new display.

Watch: Incredible Red Arrows display is perfected ahead of 2025 season

Martin Lynch.

I take a cold plunge in my wheelie bin every day - it helps my PTSD

Leonardo provides technology for the Typhoons used every day by the RAF from their Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) air bases, including RAF Lossiemouth in Moray in the North East of Scotland and RAF High Wycombe and RAF Coningsby in England.

Leonardo hires veterans for engineering roles to bolster national security

Nicola in her uniform.

Scots woman sets out to run London Marathon to give back

The commemorative coins mark the 60th anniversary of the first Red Arrows display

The Royal Mint has just launched some special Red Arrows 50p coins

The five new designs include coins commemorating the Red Arrows, the modern railway and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

Royal Mint unveils five special coins for 2025

Two Typhoons and a Tornado jet fly past RAF Lossiemouth. Picture: PA

Scottish RAF fighter jets scrambled to deal with Russian aircraft

Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond's body 'ready to be brought back to Scotland'

David Madden (inset) was interviewed for a new documentary about the Freckleton Air Disaster, where he watched most of his classmates get killed 80 years ago.

'I ran through a burning doorway as my classmates got killed'

The flypast happened on Saturday evening

Watch: The Red Arrows wow Edinburgh Tattoo crowds with colourful flypast

A gravestone at Newton Parish Church

The fight to save Scottish village church linked to Burke and Hare

RAF objecting to massive new Scottish windfarm on national security grounds

The Red Arrows fly alongside a Yellow Jack

Watch: Behind the scenes with the Red Arrows this Armed Forces Day

Credit: Lisa Ferguson

Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

The wreckage of the Chinook Helicopter which crashed on the Mull of Kintyre killing all 29 on board..

Family angry at lack of official event to mark 30 years since RAF Chinook crash

Rishi Sunak has confirmed that Royal Air Force jets were used to shoot down a 'number of drones' in the Middle East following an attack on Israel. Picture: Getty Images

Yousaf condemns attack, urges Middle East players to stick to UN resolutions

Sunak calls for ‘calm heads’ amid fears of Israeli retaliation for Iran attack

This video grab from AFPTV taken on April 14, 2024 shows explosions lighting up Jerusalem sky during Iranian attack on Israel. Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirmed early April 14, 2024 that a drone and missile attack was under way against Israel in retaliation for a deadly April 1 drone strike on its Damascus consulate.

RAF jets deployed to shoot down Iranian drones heading to Israel

RAF captain John Cruickshank VC (right) who, at the age of 103, has been presented with the Air Efficiency Award, after a 75-year wait. Photo: Group Captain Bob Kemp/PA Wire

RAF captain receives award for wartime service more than 75 years late

George Prentice BEM, ex Branch Standard Bearer, on Church Parade in Edinburgh

Information on mystery RAFA branch sought
Calls have been made by the RAF for anyone who can help shed light on a mystery association branch of the organisation in Galashiels.

Foreign secretary David Cameron appearing on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme in London. Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC/ AFP via Getty Images

Lord Cameron defends RAF strikes in Yemen as Stephen Flynn fears 'wider crisis'

Yemen strikes sent ‘strong signal’ to Houthis, Sunak says

The service of these brave men and women give us the gift of security Rishi Sunak

Saxavord spaceport in Unst on the Shetland Islands pic: SaxaVord/PA Wire

SaxaVord spaceport vertical rocket launches to go ahead on Shetland

The Red Arrows are set to perform at the Bournemouth Air Festival this weekned

Bournemouth Air Festival - full list of aircraft and timings

The Red Arrows will be performing at the Bournemouth Air Festival Display

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this week - routes and timings

The Red Arrows have a busy weekend of displays, including the Clacton Airshow

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this weekend

Personnel and aircraft from the Royal Air Force Typhoon Force based at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland. Picture: MoD

Where to watch RAF Lossiemouth documentary Top Guns: Inside the RAF

Two thrill-seekers have taken the ultimate selfie with the red arrows

Thrill-seekers take ultimate selfie up Blackpool Tower with Red Arrows

A RAF Typhoon monitoring a Russian Tupolev Tu-142 maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft. Picture: MoD/Crown Copyright/PA Wire

RAF scrambles jets to intercept Russian bombers off Scotland coast

A Red Arrow jet has found a new home at Coneygarth Services

Red Arrow jet finds new home at Coneygarth Services

Blue (Photo Copyright Michael Matthews)

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The Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe is notoriously dangerous

Three hillwalkers found dead in Glen Coe

Gordon Mills was a lifelong adventurer

Scotsman Obituaries: Gordon Mills, RAF veteran and lifelong adventurer

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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