Achnacarry Commando Training, One of the highlights was a visit to Achnacarry, which was the home to the Commando Training Centre. Son of Henry and Margaret Jane Scullion, of Culnady. The Commando Training Centre at Achnacarry near Spean Bridge was established in 1942. Live ammunition was always used and a number of recruits were killed in training. Clan Cameron Museum and Commando Room. The Commando Basic Training Centre The 12 week course was designed to stretch human stamina to the limit, and Achnacarry became known as one of the toughest assault training courses in the world. The Unveiling of the Commando Memorial 1952. jpg Whether you are considering a future military career in the Commandos, or simply curious, you should make yourself aware of their history and the origins of their training. The Commando Basic Training Centre was a British Army training establishment primarily for the training of British Commandos during the Second World War. [1] It was located in the grounds of Achnacarry Castle in the Scottish Highland region of Lochaber. divx4c3, tvzu8, pmt7, p9y, zuyb, dhj, kzmk9aj, ho4um, q8id68x11, ux3n,