3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) has been working with the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) as part of the army’s Global Charge initiative to promote the well-being of its soldiers while helping to protect Culloden Battlefield.
As part of 3 SCOTS’ commitment to social responsibility in the local community, they have contributed over 300 hours of manual work on Culloden Battlefield in the past year.
Led by Major Paddy Marshall, Officer Commanding Headquarter Company at Fort George in Inverness, they have supported the NTS by assisting with repair and conservation work. This is part of the army’s Global Charge initiative, which aims to secure a better environment for future generations.
Soldiers have completed work on Culloden’s memorial cairn, improving conditions and restoring its 360-degree views. They have also repaired the entirety of the Campbell path, completed weeding and soft-capping work on the Leanach and Culwhinniac Enclosure walls, and hosted a barbecue on the Culloden events field, raising £300 for Culloden’s Fighting Fund.
In addition to their contribution to Culloden Battlefield, 3 SCOTS also took part in a collaborative project with the NTS, Forestry and Land Scotland, and The Highland Council to clear over 10km of pathway during a litter-picking event at Culloden.
Culloden’s Fighting Fund helps the NTS to protect and conserve the battlefield and donations directly enable them to care for the integrity of one of the most important sites of Scotland’s heritage, as well as enabling vital conservation work carried out on the battlefield to protect the landscape and wildlife that call it home. The fund also supports opposition to the continued threat of development.
