Garlieston Birth place of the Mulberry Harbour 80th anniversary Parade

In the dark days of the Second World War Garlieston played an essential but secret roll that would make the invasion of Europe possible, so secret that local people didn’t know what had really been going on up until the mid 1960s.
The village awoke one morning to a hive of activity and the harbour filling up with weird and wonderful looking craft. The army drove onto the Galloway Estate and put up restriction notices, the estate manager (factor) didn’t even know what the hell was going on.
That’s how secret anything to do with the Mulberry harbour was. The war office had identified the fact that the beaches in the area were almost identical to the area of Europe that was going to be used on D Day for the invasion
It was decided to build floating harbours and tow them across the channel to unload men and machines after D Day until a proper functioning harbour could be captured.
Garlieston was the ideal place to test the equipment and iron out the bugs before the real thing and thank goodness they did.
Garlieston the Birthplace of the Mulberry Harbour
made the invasion of main land Europe by the Allies possible
We are a forgotten corner of Scotland
I thank everyone from the village who have allowed me to use footage that that took of this event; it has made for a better video.

[@SeidlerDenmark]

What a beautiful way to remember. I love that they included the children. Somehow that makes it their story too. Thank you for sharing Mac

[@wanderwithmac]

Always invest in the young

[@ImPsycho4EverAndEver]

Never heard of this here in Norway! Always fun to learn new things. To think that such a small town, "insignificant" some would say, would mean so much in the end! Absolutely amazing and remarkable ❤❤

[@wanderwithmac]

It is such a small village, overlooked by most visitors to the area. Probably why it was chosen for such a national secret.

[@tracysatur6467]

i wish i can wander like u soon when i get older!

[@wanderwithmac]

Enjoy life as much as possible and keep some dreams for when work in over.

[@elizabethcarry]

always love learning about things in the world I otherwise wouldn't know about. great history lesson and reminds me of some remembrance day ceremonies I've gone to in my country Canada. these events are always important to remember and pay our respects to

[@wanderwithmac]

We must honour those who served.

[@mariahshawanda94]

Thanks for sharing this video. I'm not from Scotland but I find the history very interesting, also hearing the bagpipes always make me emotional! Can't wait to visit one day.

[@wanderwithmac]

The pipes are an aquired tast, but played in the wild they are fantastic

[@sarahjohnstone6974]

Heard the stories many times growing up and I am from Whithorn We should never forget .

[@BurnCityBeats]

Thank Mac for all your videos
Hello from Australia 👋👋

[@wanderwithmac]

Helo to Australia

[@andrewc948]

what a marvellous turn out and some serious respect. The War Memorial and bowling green always look immaculate against the backdrop of the bay.

[@wanderwithmac]

Respect costs nuthing and is receved with thanks

[@aub1976]

I've been traveling for a while so I didn't get a chance to watch much of your videos lately. I'm back now and looking forward to all of these new ones! :) Thank you for making such great content on a regular basis!

[@wanderwithmac]

Welcome back, it is a something that I enjoy doing. No pipe and slippers for me, jump in the Micra Camper and head for the wilds. I will be in Lochlomand later in the week.

[@Ss-mh5wi]

thank you for an exciting and educational video,,👍....It is important that we keep that tradition alive...especially as the world looks like right now....have a nice day...take care 😘

[@wanderwithmac]

This was a very moving day in our vilage.

[@Ss-mh5wi]

​I can understand that...and I can sense it in your video too..👍...there were many things and beautiful flowers and memorial wreaths to look at...and music and beautiful speeches...so nice and good 👍 🥰
​@@wanderwithmac

[@wanderwithmac]

Tomorrow if I can get a hand I will tie the wreaths around the memorial to stop the wind blowing them away.

[@Ss-mh5wi]

​@@wanderwithmacit would be so nice 👍., hope you can find someone who will help you 👍😁

[@leeloo4182]

We must remember them♥ ,these rememberance days are so important but sadly feel less and less people seem to be attending them. keep the stories going lest we forget .

[@wanderwithmac]

It is hear for Posterity

[@FWEO09]

Mac love your videos there so calming cheers man 👍🏻

[@wanderwithmac]

First attempt at this sort of video, I learned a lot.

[@abbiestocks5882]

Loved it❤

[@wanderwithmac]

Thank You

[@vplays2092]

Thank you for another informative video Mac!!

[@wanderwithmac]

Thank you

[@TheBorzoilover]

Thank you Mac for this video i enjoyed the speeches and the pipes and the wee pony who did so well, it looked like a lovely spread of food.Thank you.

[@wanderwithmac]

I was determand to get in on the food, been puting to much wieght on recently

[@AmarClipper]

Great video 👍

[@wanderwithmac]

Thank you, it was a great day

[@AddexioFan]

Great video

[@wanderwithmac]

It was a tuff one.

[@heidismith5448]

i loved the video mac!! thank you for making these and teaching us this stuff!

[@wanderwithmac]

A beautiful village with an interesting past.

[@keith099]

Iloveyou! Keep doing what u love ❤

[@wanderwithmac]

Happyness is prime

[@luzvillamor]

great video!!

[@wanderwithmac]

Thank You

[@JessicaB247]

❤

[@pauldavidson9572]

Hope you are well Mac,great interesting video,im goin to try that spot you gave me tonight,keep them cumin aul pal,SUPERB 👍👍👍👏👏👏👌👌👌🫶

[@wanderwithmac]

Great View