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).

We are pleased to confirm to our friends and supporters that the concept design for the International Commando Heritage Centre received the highest accolade for our architects Jon Frulani, when. they were awarded 'The Best Design on the Drawing Board" at th 2025 Dundee Institute of Architect Awards. The team at Jon Frulani are now working closely with our selected consultants to further preopare detailed plans for consideration.

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

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 Comm

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

“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

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