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Tag: Ministry of Defence

Scots shipyard begins Type 26 frigate work for HMS Belfast

A SCOTTISH shipyard has began manufacturing the first of three units to be built for HMS Belfast. The third City Class Type 26 frigate that is currently being constructed by...

Former MoD battery used to protect coastline from invasions on market for £2.6m

A FORMER Ministry of Defence battery which was used to defend the British coast from invasions has gone on sale for £2.6m. Steyne Wood Battery...

Edinburgh Napier receives Gold award for armed forces support

Edinburgh Napier has been recognised for its commitment to the armed forces community with a gold award from the Ministry of Defence. Representatives from Edinburgh...

MoD sitting on 1,000 empty family homes in Scotland worth £160m

MILITARY chiefs are sitting on 1,000 empty family homes worth an estimated £160m, it has been revealed. Despite the scandal of 1,000 military veterans living...

MoD illegally occupying St Kilda claims legal expert

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is examining claims it is illegally occupying a remote Scottish island. A retired lawyer claims the military’s lease on tiny...

Winds force evacuation of MoD staff on St Kilda

THE MINISTRY of Defence was forced to evacuate St Kilda amidst safety fears during last week’s storm, it has emerged. The chain of islands was...

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