COMMANDO HERITAGE No.1 TARTAN

ICHT is delighted to welcome Jason to the Team. Jason is fomrerly Royal Engineers Commando and served in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as having trained with various units around the World. Having left the Army in 2024, Jason has started his own company; 'Freestyle Functional Fitness' (https://www.freestylefunctionalfitness.com). In a short time he has established an enviable reputation as a fitness and running coach. As an enthusiastic competitor, Jason has encouraged, suppor

Early July ICHT tyeam members welcomed troops from Infoirmation Warfare Company, 45 Commando RM. An early start from RM Barracks Condor, in Arbroath ensured an arrival time at the railway station Spean Bridge that would meet a busy program. On completyion of the 'commando speed march' route to Achnacarry a short 'nose-bag' lunch was followed by the enhanced guided tour by our own Ed Wilson. It was the first time most of the Royal Marines had visited Achnacarry and the relevan

WE WERE DELIGHTED TO MEET OUR FRIENDS FROM BELGIUM (again) EARLIER THIS YEAR Colonel SIX, Commanding Officer of the Commando Training Centre Belge, attended with two teams from the Belgian ParaCommando Forces to compete in the Annual Commando Speed March at Achnacarry. The 7 mile route starts as per the original commando test, from the Railway Station at Spean Bridge, Lochaber and follows most of the WW2 route to the gates of Achnacarry House (Castle Commnando).

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 e

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

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

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