The Commando Memorial, Spean Bridge, Lochaber

Guidance on use of the Memorial Garden

Though not a designated War Memorial, The Commando Memorial is regarded as sacrosanct and is recognised as a place of National and International importance maintained in memory of and as a tribute to, those Commandos who gave their lives in the Second World War and during more recent conflicts.

Supported through financial donations from the visiting public, the Highland Council maintains the memorial site with the aim of retaining the dignity and purpose of the Commando Memorial.

Although the entire vicinity of the memorial has traditionally been used to scatter ashes, a new area has been created specifically for this purpose adjacent to the Garden of Remembrance.

In the event of relatives wishing to scatter ashes, arrangements should be made with;

The Highland Council,
Community Works Office,
TEC Services Carr’s Corner Depot,
Lochybridge,
Fort William, PH33 6TL. 
Tel: 01397 709000
email Lochaber.tecsadmin@highland.gov.uk

We ask that family and friends wishing to place small memorials and plaques in the memorial garden kindly ensure that plaques measure no more than 6” x 4”, are made from weather proof material and are held securely by a ground stake.   Due to the severity of the Highland weather items left in the garden can deteriorate quickly; therefore Highland Council staff, with dignity and integrity, will on occasion remove and dispose of items that have deteriorated.

If you have any further questions on the use of the memorial garden please contact: The Highland Council, Chief Executive’s Office, Fort William on 01397 707231.