Combat Recce - The Scottish & North Irish Yeomanry

Combat Recce - The Scottish & North Irish Yeomanry Take the first step, get in touch with us here: https://forms.office.com/e/0dWK51Q2TY The Regiment has Squadrons in Ayr, Belfast, Cupar, and Edinburgh.
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The Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry (SNIY) is an Army Reserve, Light Cavalry Regiment, with locations in Aberdeen, Ayr, Belfast, Coleraine, Cupar, and Edinburgh. The Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry (SNIY) is a Light Cavalry Regiment within the Army Reserve, and it carry's out its role as "Combat Recce". The Light Cavalry Soldier needs to be fit, adaptable and self-reliant, prepared to work in

small teams in any weather conditions to get the job done. Often well in front of other friendly forces gathering intelligence on the enemy and environment, he is master of his equipment, mounted in light armoured vehicles (JKL), which are equipped with the both the General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) as well as the Browning .50 Heavy Machine Gun (HMG), and the latest BOWMAN digital battlefield communications system, along with surveillance optics, including thermal imaging, to see at night.

If you live near one of our Army Reserve Centres, in  ,  ,  ,  ,   or   and youโ€™re looking for:๐Ÿ“… Weekly training nights ...
16/06/2026

If you live near one of our Army Reserve Centres, in , , , , or and youโ€™re looking for:

๐Ÿ“… Weekly training nights โœ…
๐Ÿ“… Minimum of 4 weekends a year โœ…
๐Ÿ“… 2-Week Annual Camp โœ…
๐Ÿซ Gain academic and vocational qualifications โœ…
๐ŸŒ Travel overseas โœ…
๐Ÿช‚ Adventurous Training โœ…
๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Get paid to train and keep fit โœ…
๐Ÿ’ฐ Earn tax free bonuses โœ…

DM us here, or search for us online.

Weโ€™ll be here when youโ€™re ready ๐Ÿบ

19th Light Brigade Royal Armoured Corps

14/06/2026
14/06/2026

This , Army Reserve soldiers from and spent some time working on one of our core skills, observation.

Establishing whatโ€™s known as an OP screen, the series of surface observation posts maintained overwatch on a simulated enemy position, reporting back via radios what they had seen.

These actions are a vital piece of the information gathering process, when a commander is planning either offensive or defensive operations. Our team, as Lt Cav soldiers, are trained to perform these roles, along with other Find and Manoeuvre tasks.

If you live near one of our Army Reserve Centres, in , , Belfast, Coleraine, Cupar or Edinburgh and youโ€™re looking for:

๐Ÿ“… Weekly training nights โœ…
๐Ÿ“… Minimum of 4 weekends a year โœ…
๐Ÿ“… 2-Week Annual Camp โœ…
๐Ÿซ Gain academic and vocational qualifications โœ…
๐ŸŒ Travel overseas โœ…
๐Ÿช‚ Adventurous Training โœ…
๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Get paid to train and keep fit โœ…
๐Ÿ’ฐ Earn tax free bonuses โœ…

DM us here, or search for us online.

Weโ€™ll be here when youโ€™re ready ๐Ÿบ

This  , Army Reserve soldiers from   and   spent some time working on one of our core skills, observation. Establishing ...
14/06/2026

This , Army Reserve soldiers from and spent some time working on one of our core skills, observation.

Establishing whatโ€™s known as an OP screen, the series of surface observation posts maintained overwatch on a simulated enemy position, reporting back via radios what they had seen.

These actions are a vital piece of the information gathering process, when a commander is planning either offensive or defensive operations. Our team, as Lt Cav soldiers, are trained to perform these roles, along with other Find and Manoeuvre tasks.

If you live near one of our Army Reserve Centres, in , , , , or and youโ€™re looking for:

๐Ÿ“… Weekly training nights โœ…
๐Ÿ“… Minimum of 4 weekends a year โœ…
๐Ÿ“… 2-Week Annual Camp โœ…
๐Ÿซ Gain academic and vocational qualifications โœ…
๐ŸŒ Travel overseas โœ…
๐Ÿช‚ Adventurous Training โœ…
๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Get paid to train and keep fit โœ…
๐Ÿ’ฐ Earn tax free bonuses โœ…

DM us here, or search for us online.

Weโ€™ll be here when youโ€™re ready ๐Ÿบ

19th Light Brigade Royal Armoured Corps

13/06/2026

Remembering our fallen, and what they achieved.

On this day 82 years ago, the 2nd Lothians & Border Horse liberated Narni and Terni during the Italian campaign of 1944.

This week, Maj Gregor D, OC E (Lothians & Border Yeomanry) Sqn, and LCpl Ross W were honoured to join the Historical Society of Terni for the unveiling of a new plaque at Ponte Garibaldi, commemorating the regimentโ€™s role in the liberation.

13/06/2026

Remembering our fallen, and what they achieved.

On this day 82 years ago, the 2nd Lothians & Border Horse liberated Narni and Terni during the Italian campaign of 1944.

This week, Maj Gregor D, OC E (Lothians & Border Yeomanry) Sqn, and LCpl Ross W were honoured to join the Historical Society of Terni for the unveiling of a new plaque at Ponte Garibaldi, commemorating the regimentโ€™s role in the liberation.

13/06/2026
On this day 82 years ago, the 2nd Lothians & Border Horse liberated Narni and Terni during the Italian campaign of 1944....
13/06/2026

On this day 82 years ago, the 2nd Lothians & Border Horse liberated Narni and Terni during the Italian campaign of 1944.

This week, Maj Gregor D, OC E (Lothians & Border Yeomanry) Sqn, and LCpl Ross W were honoured to join the Historical Society of Terni for the unveiling of a new plaque at Ponte Garibaldi, commemorating the regimentโ€™s role in the liberation.

Maj D addressed the Narni Council and the Terni Historical Society, reaffirming the enduring bond between our communities.

LCpl Ross W added a proud Scottish flourish, playing the pipes through the streets.

19th Light Brigade Royal Armoured Corps

Last night, in  , the 2IC of E Sqn, Capt Nick C welcomed the newest member of his team into the Regiment. Miss P, lives ...
11/06/2026

Last night, in , the 2IC of E Sqn, Capt Nick C welcomed the newest member of his team into the Regiment.

Miss P, lives in Edinburgh and works for the MOD and elected to join the Army Reserve to explore some of the opportunities on offer.

Next steps will be the completion of all phases of Basic Training before she completes HF/ VHF Comms training and learns to operate our platform mounted weapons.

Live near Edinburgh and want to get more from your free time, while being paid?

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Weโ€™ll be here when youโ€™re ready ๐Ÿบ

19th Light Brigade Royal Armoured Corps

Last weekend, The North Irish Horse Regimental Association, linked to our B Squadron, had their Summer Party with some 9...
10/06/2026

Last weekend, The North Irish Horse Regimental Association, linked to our B Squadron, had their Summer Party with some 90 plus members of both serving and veterans, their families and guests.

Enjoying a Hog Roast with live music, a great evening was had by all.

This type of activity is just another example of the comradeship and sense of belonging in the wider Regimental Family.

If you live near or and want to be a part of our family.

DM us here, or search for us online.

Weโ€™ll be here when youโ€™re ready ๐Ÿบ

19th Light Brigade Royal Armoured Corps

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