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Achnacarry and the Architects
We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Jon Frulani Architects, Dundee as the official architects for the ICHC project . In late 2024, we had the pleasure to meet with representatives of Jon Frulani's office at Spean Bridge and visited the Commando Memorial site. As part of the 'Feasibility Study' members of the team were keen to understand what might be possible close by. We also wanted to ensure that whatever and whoever might be involved in any follow-on project, c

Barry BARNWELL
Feb 172 min read


Research Update No.3
Update No.1

Barry BARNWELL
Feb 51 min read


Research Update No.1
Update No.1

Barry BARNWELL
Feb 51 min read


Research Update No.2
Update No.2

Barry BARNWELL
Feb 51 min read


TREW - TROUS & KILT FITTING EDINBURGH
THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2025 1100 - 1400 HOURS For those wishing to have trews/trousers or kilts made by our preferred team at Lochcarron of Scotland: The 'Fitting Officer' will attend from Selkirk to measure for individuals requirements on THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2025, between 1100 - 1400 HOURS. If you wish to attend, please email: commando.heritage@gmail.com for specific arrangements. Ensure that you leave your full name, mobile number and email address.

Barry BARNWELL
Nov 15, 20251 min read


COMMANDO HERITAGE TARTAN TREWS
Imminent production of medium weight Commando Heritage No.1 tartan cloth Ladies and Gentlemen, The fIrst bale of 13oz Medium Weight Commando Heritage No.1 tartan cloth will be available in the VERY NEAR future. This weight of cloth is ideal for trews. It is intended to offer both Military style 'fish-tale' high waist and standard belt waist versions. There have been a significant number of enquiries for, what is certain to be an item in high demand. Therefore we are planning

Barry BARNWELL
Oct 30, 20251 min read


INTERNATIONAL COMMANDO HERITAGE TRUST (ICHT) - THE MISSION
During WW2 and throughout the post-war years, commandos of all generations returning from operations, established the tradition of depositing 'memorabilia' at the Spean Bridge Hotel. In 2014, new owners of the establishment threatened the entire loss of what had become a 'commando museum', including many priceless and irreplaceable historical artefacts. A joint Commando Association (CA) and Royal Marines Association (RMA) intervention rescued the items - to storage! The MISSI

Barry BARNWELL
Jun 28, 20251 min read


21ST JUNE 2025 - PUBLIC LAUNCH OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMANDO HERITAGE TRUST (SCIO)
A full one day programme commenced at 1030 hours on Saturday 21st June 2025, when political, diplomatic and military representatives from UK and various Allied Nations gathered at the Commando Memorial, Spean Bridge. A short service of rembrance and respect was led by Rev Russel Fralik the padre of 43 Commando (FPG) RM, based at Faslane. A section of Royal Marines joined the proceedings, while conducting a symbollic 'speed march' from Spoean Bridge rail station to the gates o

Barry BARNWELL
Mar 13, 20251 min read



