The Highland IC

The ‘Ballachulish Three’ - amazing.

A great couple of nights for the Highland IC. First @almurray.bsky.social with the Gordon’s in Aberdeen and then the Seaforths in Inverness. ‘Highland Divs’

Fascinating documents from our own @bill1940.bsky.social

#OTD in 1943, Libya. Tripoli is captured, a celebration is in order. A piper from the Gordon Highlanders playing on a Valentine tank. #WW2 #HISTORY

An early Christmas Present for @bill1940.bsky.social. New book incoming! The Highland IC know the expertise Bill has here and we look forward to seeing it in print.

Battle of the Bulge. Men from 51 "Highland" Infantry Division. #WW2 #HISTORY

EXCLUSIVE: The Elgin man who survived the real-life Great Escape RAF pilot Alistair Thompson McDonald was among those who broke out of Stalag Luft 3 in 1944, but the Moray man avoided the grisly fate of many of his colleagues.

Fascinating article researched by our own @bill1940.bsky.social. Amazing story of one the Great Escapers!

If you are a historian and have a subject you would like to present, please do get in touch. I am always looking for new guests and content on my YouTube Channel WW2TV

I'm especially looking for Masters/PhD candidates and graduates, and as always more women talking about war stuff!

Anyone able to help Bill out?

#OTD in 1944, Nieuwkuijk, Holland. A Bren gunner from 1 Gordon Highlanders (51 "Highland" Infantry Division). #WW2 #HISTORY

Since video is now a ‘thing’ on BlueSky time to look back to our arrival at WHW4….

Highland IC trip to Montrose Playhouse….’repeat please’

@almurray.bsky.social @thehighlandic.bsky.social Farming Yesteryear at Scone Palace is a gathering of (mostly) vintage agricultural kit with lots and lots of car clubs and militaria. I regularly chat to these folk depicting a Canadian Lumber Corps based in Scotland during 2WW.

Highland IC meet up - Monday 16 September 2024, Montrose Playhouse for big screen Battle of Britain…’repeat please’. All welcome!

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Looking back to #wehavewaysfest and a great few days with the Highland IC. We met friends old and new!

Highland IC's fundraiser for Finley’s Touch (Sunday 23 June 2024) Help Neil Cameron raise money to support Finley’s Touch

Just a quick shout out to say thanks to all those who sponsored the Highland IC Marching For Finlay contingent. We’ve a short update on our just giving page.

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A short video with our efforts from yesterday while
Marching for Finlay. @almurray.bsky.social

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Just a quick share of our route today while Marching for Finlay.

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The Highland IC have made it to the site of the St Valery Refuge and El Alamein Bothy all in aid of Marching for Finlay.

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D Day for the Highland IC Marching for Finlay. Essential supplies are packed.

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#OTD in 1944, France. Piper R. Brown entertaining his pals from 51 "Highland" Infantry Division. #WW2 #HISTORY

Scrambling on the Faicaill Ridge and the El Alamein refuge hut. Kev, Dave and I head up the Fiacaill Ridge for some easy scrambling. Dave pushed on afterward... Scrambling on the Fiacaill Ridge & Finding the Abandoned El Alamein refuge hut

D-1 and the Highland IC are filling packed lunches ahead of tomorrow’s March for Finlay. Just a taster of what we are heading for. 10 minutes in and you’ll see the El Alamein shelter.

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D-2 for the Highland IC Marching for Finlay. We’ve dug out the 1964 OS map to locate the St Valery and El Alamein bothies. Red ❌ marks the spot.

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Just four days until the Highland IC head into the Cairngorms in aid of Marching for Finlay. Just need to plan that route…

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Highland IC's fundraiser for Finley’s Touch (Sunday 23 June 2024) Help Neil Cameron raise money to support Finley’s Touch

The Highland IC are gearing up for or climb up Cairngorm in aid of Marching For Finlay on Sunday. Still time to donate!

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Some of our Highland IC lads made a trip along the Normandy coast this week to pay respects to the 51st Highland Division at St Valery. Well done guys.

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Why the Cairngorms? In the 60’s two mountain bothies were built on the high plateau, named in honoured memory of the exploits of two of the 51st Highland Divisions notably histories: St Valery and El Alamein.

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Highland IC's fundraiser for Finley’s Touch (Sunday 23 June 2024) Help Neil Cameron raise money to support Finley’s Touch

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The Highland IC are ‘Marching for Finley’ - 23 June 2024. Cairngorm Mountain. Feel free to join us @almurray.bsky.social