Scottish soldiers get soccer pitch to sharpen shooting skills

Soldiers at a Scottish barracks can now take a well-deserved break from their duties in Afghanistan after the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) transformed a piece of derelict land into a new football pitch. Working with industry partner Turner Estate Solutions (TES), DIO delivered the all-weather sports area for The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS). The facility has been completed in time for soldiers in the infantry battalion to enjoy upon their return from operations to their base at Glencorse Barracks, Penicuik, in September.