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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Topic started by: Maia261 on Tuesday 23 September 08 14:39 BST (UK)

Title: WW2 In The Highlands
Post by: Maia261 on Tuesday 23 September 08 14:39 BST (UK)

I found this link while looking for one of my elusive Caithness Ancestors and have spent a fascinating hour or so wandering through the many pages of interesting Highland snippets, including the bombing of Wick and Thurso with eye-witness accounts.

There's an Invernessian who was a Lance Bombardier in the Royal Artillery during World War 2 and was sent to defend the Faroe Isles and loads of other wee bits to whet the appetite of anyone with an interest in local history.

I found reference to many places from Nairn to Orkney and lots of places in between.

http://www.ww2inthehighlands.co.uk/index.html

Enjoy.

Lynn  :)

Title: Re: WW2 In The Highlands
Post by: Gadget on Tuesday 23 September 08 14:47 BST (UK)

Thanks for that link, Lynn  :)

I have been told some great stories of WW2 by some older residents of 'my'  side of the Highlands.


Gadget

Title: Re: WW2 In The Highlands
Post by: Martin Briscoe on Friday 18 March 22 17:26 GMT (UK)

That "http://www.ww2inthehighlands.co.uk/index.html" link seems defunct now.

Title: Re: WW2 In The Highlands
Post by: manukarik on Friday 18 March 22 18:05 GMT (UK)

Quote from: Martin Briscoe on Friday 18 March 22 17:26 GMT (UK)

That "http://www.ww2inthehighlands.co.uk/index.html" link seems defunct now.

Yep it's showing as for sale…