Commando Memorial to undergo major renovation

One of Scotland’s most iconic war memorials – The Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge – is to receive a major overhaul to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the unveiling of the statue as well as the 80th anniversary of the Royal Marines taking the Commando role.

Major General Matt Holmes CBE DSO

It is with deep regret that we report that Major General Matt Holmes CBE DSO died on 2 October 2021.

General Holmes joined the Royal Marines in 1988. He spent much of his career in 3 Commando Brigade and other operational roles with the Joint arena, including operations in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.