Garelochhead Training Camp, Military training camp in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
The training facility extends across 8,200 acres of terrain, reaching elevations of 700 meters above sea level and incorporating two parachute drop zones.
Established in 1940, the camp housed 22,000 American military personnel during their preparation for Operation Overlord in World War II.
The training area maintains strong connections with local communities, serving as a central point for military education and development in Scotland.
The camp contains modern firing ranges, including a 100-meter grouping zone, a 600-meter electronic range, and accommodation facilities for 500 personnel.
The complex extends through Glen Fruin to Loch Lomond and along Loch Long through Glen Mallan, incorporating diverse training environments in one location.
Location: Argyll and Bute
Inception: 1940
GPS coordinates: 56.07330,-4.82139
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:13
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