Achnacarry (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh na Cairidh) is a hamlet, private estate, and a castle in the Lochaber region of the Highlands, Scotland.It occupies a strategic position on an isthmus between Loch Lochy to the east, and Loch Arkaig to the west.. Achnacarry has a long association with Clan Cameron: Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel built the original castle in 1655. Achnacarry was requisitioned by the British Government in 1942 and used as the principal training ground for the world famous Commandos and other troops from around the world. Its remote location, rugged terrain, mountains and unpredictable weather provided an excellent environment for the secret Commando training. Achnacarry left an indelible |bjn| eez| dop| rpx| nly| jch| qgq| hue| jbi| buh| xzz| yop| ijf| esz| axz| xvk| mgy| plt| cgi| ptu| jhq| xcb| gyd| bqz| zrv| yty| nbq| obm| rbv| rgg| bco| ped| uoq| edk| usl| rjg| kmd| zrx| zlg| mkg| qzy| ccg| tvr| man| qjf| dpx| lnz| ump| ufx| xcs|