Transport Minister, Keith Brown, has given £5,000 to the Russian Arctic Convoy Museum Continue reading
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Too late for an Arctic Convoy medal for Jim McHugh
On the brink of a week long celebration of the Russian Arctic Convoys at Aultbea on Loch Ewe – Continue reading
John Senior to John Junior: no ordinary story
John Murdo Mackenzie reads a story to his grandson John – but it’s no ordinary story. The book they are sharing Continue reading
Russian Arctic Convoy Museum: family heirloom reveals secret information
A Highland family heirloom is providing vital information about a key part of WWII history. Continue reading
Chance to USE the Enigma codebreaker at Russian Arctic Convoy Museum Project in May
In a serious coup, the Russian Arctic Convoy Museum Project group have secured the appearance Continue reading
Chris Thornhill: Tea and the San Demetrio at the restored Grand Central Hotel
‘Roddy MacLennan enjoyed a fine roast beef dinner at this hotel in November 1940.’
This was recently inscribed in my copy of a stunning new book, Glasgow’s Grand Central Hotel, alongside the best wishes of the authors, Jill Scott and Bill Hicks.
Together with many others who had contributed stories to the book, my wife and I were invited to a thank-you afternoon tea and book signing at the hotel. Continue reading
Russian Arctic Convoy Museum: a new generation checks in
For these two youngsters (pictured) it was a moment of reflection. Continue reading
Craobh Haven to Cape Evans: mission to restore Captain Scott’s Antarctic hut
This Argyll connection could not be closer, on two counts: DNA and current activity. Continue reading
Sign the petition for Arctic Convoy veterans to be awarded a proper service medal
We are asking everyone with a care for justice to sign the formal e-petition calling for Continue reading
Cash for honours and printing money but no medal for Arctic Convoy veterans
Cash for honours? No problem. Now what have you done for us? A few hundred thou? A school? What about a K? Or how would the ermine go down? Continue reading