the tall figure wearing a beret pictured in a snow storm at the centre. A veteran of the Battle of Arnhem, he was known to his Dutch recruits as the Big Man of Achnacarry. Image source, Commando ...

On D-Day the lessons we learned at Achnacarry stood us in good stead ... given 2 weeks leave and felt very proud with my Green Beret and Commando shoulder flashes. I reckon I was walking sideways ...

especially his time spent at Achnacarry. “On my arrival back at Wrexham, on the march to the Holding Operational Commando, a gust of wind blew my green beret off my head into a vacant plot of ...

"I am absolutely delighted that Commando Spirit is bringing their inspiring new Commando Games to Achnacarry Estate in 2016. Since 2013, this highly professional team has organised the iconic 30 ...

The challenge follows the historic route used for selecting personnel for Commando training during the Second World War, around Achnacarry ... coveted Commando 'Green beret' used to embark on ...