News from Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry
Following the demise of the area’s Community Council in 2019 the charity has experienced a radical change in its fortunes.
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Commandos follow in steps of wartime Achnacarry forebears
The weekend’s event is normally an annual event, but due to Covid restrictions it has not taken place for a few years.
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Tributes paid as Lochiel steps down after nearly two decades as Lord-Lieutenant
Paying tribute this week, Caol and Mallaig ward councillor Allan Henderson, said Lochiel would be ‘greatly missed’ in the role of lord lieutenant.
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Council set for improvement works at Commando Memorial garden
The proposed redevelopment of the garden is a result of discussions between the Commando Veterans’ Association and the Royal Marines
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Bonnie Prince Charlie’s banknotes brought to life once again
‘Imagine handling the actual banknotes created for the anticipated Jacobite world of the mid-18th century,’ said museum curator, Vanessa Martin.
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Royal Navy bomb disposal team called after mortar found near Achnacarry
The item was identified as an historic three-inch mortar which was subsequently removed and disposed of at a safe location
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The Braes editorial team calls it a day after a decade at the helm
Even during lockdown, The Braes has appeared every other month, recording the
magnificent response within the community to a year of unprecedented turmoil, pain
and insecurity.
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Tributes still paid across Lochaber to The Fallen
There may have been no formal remembrance services and only a few people around this year due to coronavirus restrictions but people have still managed to pay their respects and share a few memories.
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Clan Cameron’s newest centenarian celebrates with an army piper and card from The Queen
As befits a former officer with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, Lt Col Cameron’s special day was marked with a visit by a piper from the 7th Battalion (51st Highland), The Royal Regiment of Scotland, which is based in Queen’s Barracks in Perth.