We're putting equality firmly at the heart of history We are absolutely delighted to announce our charity of the year during Pride Month, as LGBT Youth Scotland.
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All the latest news and updates from Mercat Tours
Jun 19
Daniel Laidlaw, The Piper of Loos
Today on 02 June 1950, Daniel Laidlaw aka The Piper of Loos peacefully passed away.
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The Black Watch & Black Watch Corner
The Black Watch has fought in nearly all of the British Army’s campaigns and during World War One raised 25 battalions for service.
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The Second Battle of Ypres
This month we commemorate the Second Battle of Ypres which took place from 22 April to 25 May 1915.
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The Battle of Hill 60
Hill 60, south of Ypres on the Western Front, in Belgium is a well-remembered battlefield memorial site on our tours.
Read MoreOne of the most renowned poems written about World War One came from Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae.
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"A very interesting and moving experience leaving us all with much to think about and remember."
The variety of the visits and the personal stories made it even more memorable. the supporting materials of appropriate videos, songs and information booklets made us realise that much thought and preparation and enthusiasm had gone into the planning and execution of our Battlefields experience. Thank you very much.
Mrs Shiela Allan, The WWI Battlefield Experience,