Join a unique journey through Scotland's rugged west coast, tracing the story of the Commandos in the company of former Commando, Monty Halls. This special tour has been personally designed by Monty alongside our expert team, offering privileged access, exclusive experiences and expert insights throughout. You will stay at the historic Kinlochmoidart Estate, where you will enjoy drinks with the Laird, also a former Commando, on your first night.
Throughout the tour, Monty will bring history vividly to life, drawing on his background as a Royal Marines officer and expedition leader. From the haunting shores of Commando Beach to the rarely visited Killing House, you will explore the very landscapes where elite forces trained, enriched by Monty's personal insights and evening talks. Look forward to many unique experiences, including a beach barbecue, a wildlife boat expedition in search of sea eagles, and a private viewing of an unrivalled personal collection of Commando Daggers.
Blending military history, wild landscapes, and exceptional access, this is far more than a tour; it is an invitation into a hidden world, shared alongside one of Britain's most engaging storytellers. You will also receive a copy of Monty's upcoming book, Churchill's Killing House, which reveals the planning, execution, and legacy of these elite operations.
A former Royal Marines Officer who worked for Nelson Mandela in the early '90s, Monty left the forces to pursue a career in expeditions, travel journalism, and marine biology. He has presented award-winning documentaries, including Channel Four's The Freedom Trails, and three series of BBC2's Monty Halls' Great Escape.
MEETING POINTS -
Estimated pick up times
Glasgow Queen Street Station 10.00am
Glasgow Airport 10.45am
Fort William Station 13.30pm
Arrival Kinlochmoidart Hotel 14.30pm
Estimated Drop off times
Depart Kinlochmoidart Hotel 09.00
Drop off at Fort William Station 10.00
Drop at Glasgow Airport 13.00
Drop at Glasgow Queen Street Station 13.45
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - £149
Please note this information is indicative and subject to change. Please note that the itinerary order may change according to the weather.
This afternoon you will meet at Kinlochmoidart Estate. There will be pick ups from Glasgow Queen Street Station / Glasgow Airport / Fort William. You will check in to your accommodation on the Estate in one of the self-catering cottages - there are shared bathrooms and meals will be enjoyed in the main house. This evening enjoy a welcome drink hosted by the Laird and special guest Monty Halls who will be joining you for the duration of the tour. After dinner, hear a talk from Monty on the origins of the Commando Force.
After breakfast this morning, visit nearby Commando Beach where you will learn about the Commandos special training on the lochs and hills of Scotland. Explore the beaches and discover the abundant evidence of military training with insights from your guide. This evening you will head back to Kinlochmoidart for a barbecue on the beach with drinks. Hear about the creation of Churchills Killing House with a fireside chat from Monty.
Today you will visit the private site of the Killing House and the Inn frequented by the Commandos in training, including World War Two warrior David Niven. After lunch you will head to nearby Arisaig where you will board a boat for a unique wildlife excursion with Monty. Look out for Fish Eagles, which are well known in the area. After your wildlife cruise, return to Kinlochmoidart for the evening. Tonight, Monty will give a talk about Britain's Ocean Warriors and the TV series he made several years ago.
After breakfast this morning, the Laird of Kinlochmoidart, also a former Commando, will show you his personal collection of Commando Daggers and and explain the evolution of the legendary Fairburn Sykes knife. You will then travel to Achnacarry and see the Commando collection within the Clan Cameron Museum. There is then an optional five-mile walk, which is a route that was followed by the commando recruits on their arrival for training. You will go along the loch to the Commando memorial, where you will remember all those that fell in the Commando forces. Tonight you will have a farewell dinner at Kinlochmoidart estate.
After a hearty Scottish breakfast, you will check out and make your onward journey home.
Set at the head of Loch Moidart, forty miles west of Fort William, Kinlochmoidart Estate is surrounded by spectacular views of sea, hill and coastal oak woodlands, also known as Scotland’s Atlantic rainforest. Built in 1884, this Scots baronial mansion is one of the few remaining original works of the renowned architect, William Lieper. Four generations later, the Stewart family has converted the house whilst taking great care to restore the original Victorian interior to its former splendour, maintaining its character and fundamental features.
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