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War Waffle from the home of the 51st Highland Division, Scotland and across the world.

The ‘Ballachulish Three’ - amazing.
As part of VE Day 80 at Stirling Castle (3–4 May), Susan Kemp shares the true story of the ‘Ballachulish Three’—POWs who escaped Nazi Germany in 1940, trekking 1000+ miles home using Gaelic to hide their identity. Talks at 11am & 2pm daily. Photo: trio post-escape, Glencoe backdrop.
May 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A great couple of nights for the Highland IC. First @almurray.bsky.social with the Gordon’s in Aberdeen and then the Seaforths in Inverness. ‘Highland Divs’
February 8, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Fascinating documents from our own @bill1940.bsky.social
While recently reading through SHAEF files related to POW camps I came across a report on what Allied troops uncovered at Buchenwald. A grim but necessary reminder of a horror that still haunts us. #HMD2025 1/3
January 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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#OTD in 1943, Libya. Tripoli is captured, a celebration is in order. A piper from the Gordon Highlanders playing on a Valentine tank. #WW2 #HISTORY
January 26, 2025 at 7:20 AM
An early Christmas Present for @bill1940.bsky.social. New book incoming! The Highland IC know the expertise Bill has here and we look forward to seeing it in print.
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December 24, 2024 at 10:41 AM
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Battle of the Bulge. Men from 51 "Highland" Infantry Division. #WW2 #HISTORY
December 24, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Fascinating article researched by our own @bill1940.bsky.social. Amazing story of one the Great Escapers!
EXCLUSIVE: The Elgin man who survived the real-life Great Escape
RAF pilot Alistair Thompson McDonald was among those who broke out of Stalag Luft 3 in 1944, but the Moray man avoided the grisly fate of many of his colleagues.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk
December 7, 2024 at 6:34 PM
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If you are a historian and have a subject you would like to present, please do get in touch. I am always looking for new guests and content on my YouTube Channel WW2TV

I'm especially looking for Masters/PhD candidates and graduates, and as always more women talking about war stuff!
November 27, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Anyone able to help Bill out?
As some of you know I am writing a book about Allied POWs. I'd like to include a chapter looking at what happened when the men came home. If you had a POW in the family and would like to contribute please follow the link to this questionnaire. forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Microsoft Forms
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November 13, 2024 at 9:57 PM
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#OTD in 1944, Nieuwkuijk, Holland. A Bren gunner from 1 Gordon Highlanders (51 "Highland" Infantry Division). #WW2 #HISTORY
November 6, 2024 at 7:13 AM
Since video is now a ‘thing’ on BlueSky time to look back to our arrival at WHW4….
September 17, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Highland IC trip to Montrose Playhouse….’repeat please’
September 16, 2024 at 6:11 PM
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@almurray.bsky.social @thehighlandic.bsky.social Farming Yesteryear at Scone Palace is a gathering of (mostly) vintage agricultural kit with lots and lots of car clubs and militaria. I regularly chat to these folk depicting a Canadian Lumber Corps based in Scotland during 2WW.
September 8, 2024 at 8:16 AM
Highland IC meet up - Monday 16 September 2024, Montrose Playhouse for big screen Battle of Britain…’repeat please’. All welcome!

tickets.montroseplayhouse.co.uk/movie/the-ba....
August 7, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Looking back to #wehavewaysfest and a great few days with the Highland IC. We met friends old and new!
July 27, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Just a quick shout out to say thanks to all those who sponsored the Highland IC Marching For Finlay contingent. We’ve a short update on our just giving page.

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Highland IC's fundraiser for Finley’s Touch (Sunday 23 June 2024)
Help Neil Cameron raise money to support Finley’s Touch
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June 29, 2024 at 2:55 PM
A short video with our efforts from yesterday while
Marching for Finlay. @almurray.bsky.social

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June 24, 2024 at 6:57 AM
Just a quick share of our route today while Marching for Finlay.

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June 23, 2024 at 10:06 PM
The Highland IC have made it to the site of the St Valery Refuge and El Alamein Bothy all in aid of Marching for Finlay.

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June 23, 2024 at 3:33 PM
D Day for the Highland IC Marching for Finlay. Essential supplies are packed.

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June 23, 2024 at 5:47 AM
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#OTD in 1944, France. Piper R. Brown entertaining his pals from 51 "Highland" Infantry Division. #WW2 #HISTORY
June 22, 2024 at 5:30 AM
D-1 and the Highland IC are filling packed lunches ahead of tomorrow’s March for Finlay. Just a taster of what we are heading for. 10 minutes in and you’ll see the El Alamein shelter.

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Scrambling on the Fiacaill Ridge & Finding the Abandoned El Alamein refuge hut
Scrambling on the Faicaill Ridge and the El Alamein refuge hut. Kev, Dave and I head up the Fiacaill Ridge for some easy scrambling. Dave pushed on afterward...
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June 22, 2024 at 7:11 AM
D-2 for the Highland IC Marching for Finlay. We’ve dug out the 1964 OS map to locate the St Valery and El Alamein bothies. Red ❌ marks the spot.

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June 21, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Just four days until the Highland IC head into the Cairngorms in aid of Marching for Finlay. Just need to plan that route…

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June 19, 2024 at 7:19 PM
The Highland IC are gearing up for or climb up Cairngorm in aid of Marching For Finlay on Sunday. Still time to donate!

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Highland IC's fundraiser for Finley’s Touch (Sunday 23 June 2024)
Help Neil Cameron raise money to support Finley’s Touch
www.justgiving.com
June 17, 2024 at 3:23 PM