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“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”  Chinese Proverb This first project update is to inform everyone that the research has now started. It began with the launch of the GoFundMe page in March and subscribing to the British Newspaper Archives and Ancestry UK to access their phenomenal records and data. Scotland’s People is a Scottish government platform for all births, deaths and marriages in Scotland and operates a ‘Pay As You Go’ pricing model. As the

ICHT team members; David Burnett and Andy Sykes at Commando Training Centre Belge, Marches-Les-Dames, with staff member and generous guide, Guillaume Viuenne. Three members of the ICHT team were available to accepty the kind invitation of the Commandong Officer LtCol Anthiony SIX, to vist CTC Belge at Marches-Les-Dames. After a tour of the Headquarters and Chapel, the team could not escape the engrained spirit of the original Commando Basic Training Centre at Achnacarry. Cent

COMMANDO HERITAGE TARTAN HAS PROVED VERY POPULAR For those wishing to have fitted trews/trousers, kilts, Ladies skirts, waistcoats etc. made-to-measure by our preferred team at Lochcarron of Scotland: We plan to programme another visit by The 'Fitting Officer' will attend from Selkirk to measure for individuals requirements. If you wish to attend, please email: commando.heritage@gmail.com or for specific arrangements. Ensure that you leave your full name, mobile number and

ICHT Team members David Burnett and Andy Sykes at HQ, CTC Belge, Marches-Les-Dames, with staff member and generous guide Guillaume Vienne. Kilts were the 'Order of the Day' from the Commandant! 14 JAN 26 - Members of the ICHT team attended the Commando Traiing Centre Belge at Marches-Les-Dames, by kind invitation of the Commandant, LtCol Nicolas SIX. Having enjoyed a tour of the Headquarters and Chapel, the team could not help but recognise the WW2 spirit of the original Com

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, cl

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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

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

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