Achnacarry House

During WW2 this building was used as the Commando Basic Trainimg Centre. Photo as it is April 2010 courtesy of Pete Rogers

Achnacarry viewed from across the River Arkaig.

Photo Courtesy of Jack Bakker.

Mock Graves at Achnacarry

Open for more detail. The CVA has been granted permission to display this photo by Margaret Short of the Spean Bridge Hotel.

CBTC, Achnacarry - 1

The drive towards the gate. On the left were the mock graves. Photo courtesy of Jack Bakker.

CBTC, Achnacarry - 2

Actual photo of Opposed Landing training at Achnacarry. The CVA has been granted permission to use this photo by Margaret Short of the Spean Bridge Hotel Commando Museum where the original is held. Photo provided by Jack Bakker

CBTC, Achnacarry -3

This photo taken looking in the direction of the Boathouse. Compare the background here to the photo posted of actual Opposed Landing Training. Photo courtesy of Jack Bakker.

CBTC, Achnacarry - 4

Site at Achnacarry of the area used for Opposed Landing training. Photo courtesy of Jack Bakker.

CBTC, Achnacarry - 5

The wall alongside the Dark Mile, the speed march route around Achnacarry. Photo courtesy of Jack Bakker.

CBTC, Achnacarry - 6

The rock face were they used to do the rock climbing as described by the late Niall Thompson, a former instructor at the CBTC. Photo courtesy of Jack Bakker.

CBTC, Achnacarry - 7

Nail in a beech tree alongside River Arkaig. The nails were used for fixing the ropes of the Tarzan course to the trees. Photo courtesy of Jack Bakker.

CBTC, Achnacarry - 8

Former location of the boat house. Photo courtesy of Jack Bakker.