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The Commando Memorial. The Commando Memorial is erected near Spean Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, the location in the ward of Lochaber has a great view on the highest Munro in Scotland, Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr is just next to it. Construction on the memorial started in 1949 and was finished in 1951, the design is by Scott Sutherland who.
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The Commando Memorial, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during Second World War, is located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) north-west of Spean Bridge, at the junction of the A82 and the B8004. It overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle . Transport
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Ever since its unveiling (see photo below) in 1952 by Her Majesty the Queen Mother serving Commandos and veterans gather at the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge on Remembrance Sunday. A simple service of remembrance preceeded by a short march up the hill, where they are joined by their families and friends, as well as local people.
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#1 of 9 things to do in Spean Bridge Monuments & Statues Visit website Write a review What people are saying By davidandshona " "United we conquer" " Mar. 2022 Worth a stop to remember the sacrifice of those during WW2 as well as an opportunity to view the wonderful panoramic. " Respect " Nov. 2019
Commando Memorial, Spean Bridge. Photograph by Rob Lester
The main A82 departs Spean Bridge in the direction of Inverness by first climbing up the side of Glen Spean. As the road leaves the glen it turns to head north, and as it does so, it passes the Commando Memorial on the left. Access to the car park is a short distance along the B8004.
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1. Park at the Commando Memorial and take the footpath signposted Spean Bridge near the exit of the car park. The start of the footpath is through a kissing gate, and follows a well defined gravel footpath through heathland, grassland and woodland with several small stream crossings (over wooden bridges). 2.
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The site commands a wonderful view. It is situated at the junction of the Gairlochy Road, and the main Inverness to Fort William, about three quarters of a mile from Spean bridge, at the top of the hill. The Memorial was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on Saturday 27th September 1952.
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The commando memorial stands on the west side of the A82. It is just to the northwest of the small village of Spean Bridge. The largest settlement is Fort William to the south west. From Inverness, travel south along the A82 on the west side of Loch Ness. Stop off at Laggan Locks for a break if you need it.
Commando Monument, Spean Bridge at the setting of the sun. r/Scotland
The Commando Memorial stands about a mile from the village of Spean Bridge, itself just eight miles north-east of Fort William. It is clearly visible from the A82, and for those who come upon it by accident, it is a moment not easily forgotten.
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Sunday's gathering was held at the Commando Memorial, near Spean Bridge. The surrounding landscape, and its Achnacarry Castle, were used in the training of WW2 commandos.
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Royal Marines have been involved in a weekend of commemorations around Spean Bridge, the iconic Commando Memorial. The 40 marines - based at 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines at Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde - turned out in support of the annual Royal Marines Association parade at the memorial in Fort William, Scotland.
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The Memorial at Spean Bridge was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on Saturday 27th September 1952. There was no parade or ceremonial drill. The Queen Mother expressing a wish to walk through a line of Commandos on the way back to her car.
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The Commando Memorial. The Commando Memorial is a Category A listed monument in Scotland, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge village, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle.
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The Commando Monument just north of Spean Bridge is a large three-figure bronze statue commemorating the service and sacrifice given by thousands of Allied troops during the Second World War.
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Fort William Spean Bridge, Roybridge and Loch Ossian Commando Memorial & High Bridge, Spean Bridge An easy circular route linking these two historic sites and passing through lovely woodland and alongside the River Spean - great views to Ben Nevis throughout. The ruins of High Bridge are very dangerous and must not be accessed. Terrain
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Clean up of famous Commando Memorial 25th April 2022, 02:40 PDT Getty Images The memorial was installed at Spean Bridge in the 1950s Work is due to start on a clean up of Scotland's famous.