Detail of the Commando Memorial 1940-1945,at Spean Bridge, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, UK
The Commando Memorial ( created by Scott Sutherland ) is a monument in Scotland, dedicated to the men of the original Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge village, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. Unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Mother, it has become one of the United Kingdom's best-known monuments, both as a war memorial and as a tourist attraction offering views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr.
Size: 3251px × 4740px
Location: Lochaber, Spean Bridge, Highlands, Scotland, Great Britain, United Kingdom, Europe
Photo credit: © Mieneke Andeweg-van Rijn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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