Royal Marines Association - Highland Branch

13/09/2026

Our very own Paul Wilson was at the Commando Training Centre this weekend to take part in and enjoy all of the celebrations of the Royal Marines families weekend.

Serving members, Reservists, Veterans, Cadets and their familes were there from all over the world to celebrate the fantastic weekend.

Check out some of the other pictures in the RMA link below.

Safe travels home everyone.

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02/08/2026

Change is not always welcomed by all, but it is sometimes needed. Almost 60 years ago and a lot has changed within the RN and the Corps

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01/08/2026

Our next Branch meeting will be in the British Legion in Inverness 9n the 29 August at 1230.

Parking available in Tesco car park just across the road.

24/06/2026

**Correction to date**

Is is with great sadness that we report our friend and Branch member Allan Mitchell has crossed the bar.

Please see the link below for the service for Allan which is on 7 July.

RIP Royal.

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ANDREW ALLAN MITCHELL
INVERNESS
14.01.1945 - 20.06.2026

Peacefully on Saturday 20th June 2026 at Raigmore Hospital, Andrew Allan Mitchell, 9 Birch Place, Inverness, aged 81 years. Former bus driver and Royal Marine Corporal. Beloved husband of the late Eileen Joyce Mitchell, greatly loved father to Lesley, loving gramps to Duncan and James, great-gramps to Lachlan, loving brother to Andrea, uncle, cousin and a good friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday 7th July at 2.30 pm in the Funeral Home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. A warm welcome to all. Smart turnout; bright colours with a touch of Royal Marine green. Family flowers only, donations on behalf of the Royal Marine Association and the Florians Drama Club.

For those unable to attend, the service will stream live at www.williamtfraserandson.co.uk/live-stream

17/06/2026

Well done to Birlinn Tech on achieving their Silver level of the Employer Recognition Scheme.

Over the last 12 months they have supported us with a climbing and abseil day at a local crag and sponsored the team in the Spean Bridge Commando Speed March 2026.

These gestures make all the difference to our small community. Keep up the good work Birlinn Tech 👏 👏 👏

17/06/2026

Earlier today we met former Royal Marine Dave Collister who is on the last stages of his Land End to John O'Groats cycle fund raiser. Dave was stretching his legs and grabbing some much needed calories from Tesco Inshes in Inverness.

Dave, a former tanky, was last up in the area when he completed the North Coast 500 on his bicycle. He loved the area so much he decided to come back from the Isle of Mann.

If anyone wants to support Daves wee challenge please see the link below to find out about 3 top charities close to heart.

https://www.justgiving.com/search?q=Dave%2520collister

16/06/2026

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10/06/2026

7 of our Branch members made the trip to Portsmouth to meet up with the RMA team to make the journey across the channel to pay their respects and and take part in this years anniversary for D Day.

They are still on their return journey home but it looks like everyone had a brilliant trip in Normandy with 47 Commando and many other veterans from all over the world.

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04/06/2026

Such sad news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of their family and friends.

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We can confirm the names of the three members of the Royal Navy who tragically lost their lives during a helicopter training exercise on Wednesday 3 June.

They are:
Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, 42, Somerset
Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, Surrey
Petty Officer Owen Green, 24, Hampshire

All three dedicated their lives to serving the Royal Navy and their country. Our thoughts remain with their families, friends and colleagues at this time.

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/june/04/20260604-royal-navy-mourns-the-loss-of-three-service-personnel-following-a-training-exercise

31/05/2026

Saturday 30 May saw the Branch make our first amphibious activity with a mixture of crafts heading out to Dochgarroch at the end of Loch Ness to start the 7 mile paddle down the river Ness to finish in the city centre.

Our instructor for the day was JD Burnard who absolutely smashed the route on his paddleboard with his dog at his side 👏. Thank you very much for guiding us down the river and allowing us to have such a top day.

Tunnocks caramel wafers and tea cakes were all the scran we needed before getting some well earned cold drinks to take away the aches and pains. 🍺

Plans are already underway for our next activity and hopefully we are all dryer and with less bruises.... 🐎 🐴 🎠

We must apologise to the fishermen and women on the river. We tried to pass with stealth but alas our skills were lacking.