Fort George Inverness | Highlanders Museum

[@mistermatix8241]

At 16.55 - 16.57, that medal display for Stanley Gordon Hesford and damaged water bottle are my dad's. We donated them about 7 years ago. My dad was based in Liverpool but joined The Seaforth Highlanders, and did his training at Fort George. He always had fond memories of there, and visited a few times with family before he passed in 2009. We also donated his forage cap or Tam (as seen, worn by him in the photo in the display case, my brother Alan created that, a lovely piece of work, we all have miniature versions we were presented with at Fort George). A couple of anecdotes: When he visited, he put on his forage cap and soldiers on site actually saluted him, was absolutely lovely to see, and he was really treated as royalty there. The damaged water bottle, peeled apart like an orange, was hit by a stray bullet (shows the power, that bottle is solid metal, wrapped in heavy duty military canvas). When it was hit, the water leaked (obviously) it was nighttime, my dad thought it was his blood, but wondered why there was no pain, until he realised the bottle took the hit. We featured my dad's story in the Liverpool Echo and a local paper in the area he lived. My dad requested those items went to Fort George on his passing. My brother Alan, his wife Dawn and my sister Mo took the items there (I wasn't able to go) Just thought this might be interesting.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you, that's great to hear the story. Thanks for sharing.

[@mistermatix8241]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo No problem, was delighted to see it on display. I've subscribed to your channel, great content. My family loved seeing our dad's items on display again too.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

@@mistermatix8241 thank you, pity I did not feature it more.

[@mistermatix8241]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Well if you ever go to Fort George again, you have a bit of back story, a human tale. When we went and were presented with the miniature medal displays, we wore either ties or scarves featuring the Mackenzie tartan which is emblematic of The Seaforth Highlanders, in tribute to our beloved dad. Our sister Fran finally saw the display in person, in May 2018, she passed in September, the same year, of cancer. She hadn't had chance to see it, and it was touching for us and, of course, for her to have that memory of dad before she deteriorated. That's when we were presented with the miniatures too.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

@@mistermatix8241 thank you so much, I've pinned your original comment. We must go back there one day and we will mention your touching story.

[@christinegibbins6105]

Thank you Poppy, Jenny & Bob for taking the trouble to bring us a very detailed tour. Take care

[@weebolddavy]

It's over 20 years since I was last there. I can remember looking over the wall, watching dolphins somersaulting in the sea below. It was the most beautiful day, blue sky and very warm!

[@jamescampbell9521]

Was stationed there 1971/73/76 , grim place in the winter

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I imagined it was.

[@thomasvarley380]

I lived in Ardesier between 86 to 88 while my Father was stationed at the Fort with the 1'st Battalion Queens Own Higlanders . We used to walk along the beach to the Fort with the dog at least once a week . The smell of the Armoury is something you never forget . Legendary fortress , in its day , impregnable . Thanks so much . I feel 10 again .

[@williehannon9306]

As an ex military man I really enjoyed that. Thank you

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you, you're welcome

[@garydrainville3986]

Really enjoyed that - thank you for sharing.

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hi Bob,Jenny and Poppy, what a great history tour round the fort and museum. Really enjoyed it thank you. Poppy looked a Bobby dazzler in her jacket x

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, haven't heard that phrase for a while.

[@teresatimms1358]

Definitely one to put on our list of ‘must do’s, when we get back out there. Thank you so much for sharing.. and give Poppy a hug for making us smile. 💕🐾🐾

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Our pleasure!

[@niaridley4213]

Another informative video in an interesting place. Love Poppy's coat 😍

[@keithbradfield7825]

Love a nice fort, miss visiting Scotland

[@annemarsden2323]

Thank you for a very informative video. 👍🏻🥂💫

[@dawnyWestScotland]

Beautiful walk in the great outdoors, even in the dreich weather! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@malcolmwallis9740]

Thank you

[@lindahiggins9295]

Really enjoyed this video, love your history tours many thanks both of you and stay safe. x 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks so much

[@rosemaryjackson3107]

Hello bob and jenny and poppy xx we have loved following you on your scotland tour in the last weeks x we watch all your vlogs x thank you for all your work providing these interesting vlogs xx kind regards rosie x ps scotland! so beautiful its calling x

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks for watching!

[@janetcameron6597]

Thank you for taking the time to share these places with us

[@henryvagincourt4502]

I really enjoyed that, thanks.

[@leecollins3592]

the narrows between the fort and opposite shore Chanonry point is the best place in Europe to see dolphins too awesome area of scotland thank you for sharing bringing back many treasured memories

[@janethaswell5493]

Really enjoy watching all your vlogs. I’d love to visit the Highlanders museum as my dad was in the Seaforth Highlanders in WW2.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

It's a fascinating museum, well worth a visit, not sure I could do it justice.

[@don-qb4xb]

Fascinating. Thank you.

[@timharrison3521]

Nicely done mate👌👍☕️

[@danddjacko]

I served there as a member of the Queen's own Highlanders in the 80's

[@thomasvarley380]

We were there with 1st battalion in 86 . Dunno if you know Davey Grant , he was a clerk and a marksman with 1st battalion . Corporal at the time .

[@pamelaturnbull6164]

Another great vlog, another place to add for a visit 👍🏻

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andyjenno]

Sounds like a great day out. Looking forward to watching 👍

[@wesleyluvsoktoberfest]

I love your videos. I’m glad to see that I’m not the only who drives with a lead foot. I can’t wait to see the next one. I’ve been binge watching to see the older ones.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I do stick to the speed limits!

[@michaellilley6725]

My father was based there during his conscription in the Seaforth Highlanders and remained in the territorial army ( Seaforths) after that. They had a great shooting team, not sure about that shield you showed, but they took on regular army from across the globe at Bisley, for a trophy called " The China Cup". 4 foot 6inches in height cast from solid silver with dragons for handles. They won against stiff competition, proving themselves the Best in the World. My father personally scored 47 bulls and 3 inners using a Brengun at 500yds, a record which has never been beaten!! The cup was displayed at Fort George for perhaps a year, I remember going to see it as a child, as well as him stripping that semi automatic down to the bare bones and molyslipping it's working parts. I also remember the deep commoradary between himself and the rest of the team. I'm sure there will be a photo in the museum, sadly he passed away in July this year. A photo of this, one of his many achievements was shown at his funeral. A tough but fair man George Goldsburgh Lilley 21/05/37 - 12/7/20 May he rest in PEACE!!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I did actually film that, but I think I edited it out - just so much footage!

[@garydrainville3986]

Sorry for your loss Michael. Thank you for sharing your story - he sounds like he was an incredible person.

[@michaellilley6725]

@@garydrainville3986 Thank you for your condolences and sympathy. Yes he had many many friends and as well as myself and my brother he “adopted” several more, not homing them but nurturing them. A rematch was held a few years later ( shooting competition) and this small team of part timers won again!! As we approach The day of remembrance, my heart feels heavy, thinking of all the lost souls, the huge sacrifices made, and for what?!! Now the whole world is enslaved under Chinese style totalitarian rule, over an invisible non existent enemy. War is being waged against humanity and humanity has turned upon itself. All to feed the greed and power of the 1%, Why?!! There are 3.5 billion Christians in the World, who seem too easily to have forgotten the words of their “ Master”. “ Yeah though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Yet shall I fear no evil”!! Many police officers, politicians and the likes, sworn to protect and serve. Actually aiding in the criminalisation of those with a conscience. My father, along with thousands of others, was a victim of genocide. Having befriended the world and it’s wife, he was denied the comoradary on which he thrived. Now he and those like him are to face the final insult. Though shalt not remember them!! Humanity has fallen, it is all but dead, and the enemy which defeated it, came from within and was all in its Head?!!

[@michaellilley6725]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo I understand, I have been following your trips and reviews now for a short while and thoroughly appreciate the efforts made by yourself and Jenny. Alas now, yet again, you’re pursuits are to be seriously curtailed. Even more sad, is the fact that the annual Remembrance Day ceremonies are to be curtailed. From the few videos I have watched, your interest/sympathy towards the “Fallen” has been noted and welcomed. I wonder now, if perhaps you would be inclined to do a Special edit? Since people are banned from physically attending these monuments. A short montage of those who served, would I am sure, be widely appreciated. Each one of those souls was lost in a fight for Freedom as they understood it? Wherever in the World they fought, whichever cause they believed was “Righteous” and however long ago?!! Their sacrifices were in vain, if we do not “ Remember Them and the Freedom for which they fought!!”

[@garydrainville3986]

@@michaellilley6725 thank you for your response. The world IS a mess, but there’s hope, there’s always hope. And I believe the generation coming up gives us hope - I hope! However, I think your father’s generation is one that deserves respect and is the last that fought for what was right.

[@Trond_travels]

I didn’t get to visit Fort George when I visited Inverness last year. On the bucketlist for my next Inverness trip, whenever that will be. Thanks for sharing this video 😊

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

You're welcome. Great place to visit.

[@motorhomenarrowboat1]

Very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Our pleasure!

[@JohnnyBurr]

And another on my list😂😂👍👍

[@lyndamcgarrity5915]

Live fairly locally to Fort George and love taking a walk round it. Especially enjoy it when they do the re-enactment event.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I bet that's good, thanks for watching.

[@teresaherbert9122]

Evening Bob I absolutely love your channel love both you and Jenny we are waiting for the delivery of our new and first camper van end of December......it’s a Adria coral supreme with a fiat Engine.....really like your thermal front window screen blind could you please tell me where I could get one from......kind regards can’t wait to see you next videos Teresa from Wales

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, it's a "Taylormade" screen. The links are in the description here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6bSfaKMgJ1krsU

[@teresaherbert9122]

Thanks Bob x

[@finlay913]

I have been there in summer this year

[@grumpybear3229]

Nice Vlog shame about the weather. Thanks for sharing.

[@thomasdickinson6123]

My Grandfather served in the 51th Division Seaforth Highlanders 1941-1945 Private Thomas Dickinson. I am extremely proud to carry and be named after him. He sadly died at the age of 95 in 2018.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

So he would have known Fort George well.

[@thomasdickinson6123]

@BobEarnshawMoHo yes he was stationed and trained there. He was a brengun carrier driver, motorbike messenger, skilled marksman and was demoted back down to private for arguing for correct sergeants pay when he was first promoted to sergeant.

[@fionapotter6650]

Fort George was on my bucket list as my late father served there with the HLI. He had a huge alsatian called Murainn. When dad came off sentry duty one night, he found his fish and chips dinner (left in his feather bonnet to keep warm) had been eaten, the bonnet was wrecked and the room full of black feathers!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Nice story, dogs will do that! You should go, it's a good day.

[@speckledegg7023]

Thank you for the post!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

You're welcome, that was nearly 4 years ago now.

[@Doubleoseven502]

Can you believe the government is selling it off!😪 Very cold there on the rifle range. Warm jacket essential.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

It does seem a bit strange for a modern army to be in a Napoleonic Fort.

[@Tom-852]

This looks really interesting, I really enjoy your day trip videos. What time is your special video tomorrow on?

[@janicebradbeer9874]

6pm

[@richardspeight9520]

Nice vid Bob, Poppy seemed to enjoy it, the drop to the chapel looked a bit dodgy Interesting point about it being the last Castle, I suppose tanks and mobile power took over

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I think that all guns became more powerful by being rifled. What was interesting for us was the fate of places like Fort Vaux in France during World War One.

[@richardspeight9520]

The arms race continued to a nuke and cuban crisis. Wise Soviets

[@georgealgeo5829]

My old Home from Home 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@grahamlaurie]

Hi Bob, you guys seems to like your SatNag. It looks good but I've seen a few reviews saying it's taken them down roads that weren't appropriate, low bridges etc. Have you had any issues with yours?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

No, been using it for thousands of miles, not had any of those issues. The only thing was when we went to Waterclose Meadows, the sat nav had the wrong address for the campsite, but that's more to do with whoever entered the address.

[@markmangan8586]

😊👍

[@alexroobear3225]

Based there from 1978-1980 1KOSB great times

[@riboid]

I was just wondering about the 5 people who gave the vlog the thumbs down and then I quickly realised these 5 people are not worthy of any wondering.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes thank you, that is right. Probably people who have been rude to us in the past and have been hidden so no one can see their mealy mounted comments!

[@riboid]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Most of us know the effort involved in vlogging / editing etc, and if they do not - it is a lot of work! Keep going.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

@@riboid thank you very much.

[@georgealgeo5829]

I was stationed there for two years

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I suppose there are less scenic barracks! 😀

[@julietebbs4432]

Didnt know you can camp there.This is 3 miles from where i live

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

We didn’t camp at Fort George, just parked whilst we visited. We stayed at the Caravan and Motorhome Club site at Culloden.

[@ospreybird]

:-)