Monday June 29th 2026
(L-R): Alexander Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 16th Duke of Hamilton and 13th Duke of Brandon; Glenn Cameron, ScotRail Conductor – Inverness; and Sara Turkington, ScotRail Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Liam Eunson
ScotRail has marked Armed Forces Day, Saturday, 27 June, and strengthened its commitment to the armed forces community by becoming a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by organisations to ensure those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in accessing services, employment, or support.
By signing the Covenant, ScotRail is recognising the valuable contribution made by serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military families across Scotland.
The train operator was formally presented with the Bronze Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme during His Majesty’s Gun Salute event at Edinburgh Castle on Saturday, 13 June.
Julie Dale, ScotRail HR Director, said:
“ScotRail is proud to become a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and to receive the Bronze Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
“Armed Forces Day provides us with an opportunity to show support to those who make up the armed forces community, which makes an enormous contribution across Scotland.
“We recognise the skills, experience, and values that serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to workplaces and communities.
“As one of Scotland’s largest employers, we have an important role to play in supporting inclusive opportunities and making sure people from all backgrounds can build rewarding careers on the railway.
“This commitment reflects our desire to be a forces-friendly employer, and we look forward to building on that support in the years ahead.”
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