McCrae's Battalion Trust

09/07/2026

Belated update from another successful July 1st Somme Commemoration Pilgrimage to Contalmaison. A full write up will follow soon on our website mccraesbattaliontrust.org.uk

23/05/2026

McCrae’s Battalion Trust would like to congratulate Dunfermline Athletic on reaching the Scottish Cup final, and wish them the best of luck.

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The Battle of the Somme has become synonymous with slaughter. On the opening morning alone nearly 20,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers gave their lives. A further 40,000 were wounded. The First of July 1916 is often referred to as the blackest day in the history of the British Army; but you coul...

16/05/2026

McCrae’s Battalion Trust would like to congratulate The Hearts for their exceptional campaign this season, and wish them every success for today’s game. The boys from the 16th. Royal Scots resting at the Somme are shoulder to shoulder beside you today ♥️

24/12/2025

Wishing all our members and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from everyone at McCrae's Battalion Trust. Thank you for your support again this year 🖤