Doing battle re-enactment for films and at fetes and festivals has helped to raise funds for the fort, as has the trust's own five-piece pipe and drum band, Saor Patrol, which has performed all over the world. "We plan to open the fort in May, even if it's not completely finished by then ... As with most things, money's the issue. As a charity we do not intend to get into debt and have to rely on our own efforts and the kindness of others, to raise cash. We need more people like Russell Crowe on our side." As well as calling on its own volunteers to help with construction, the trust has had the assistance of Territorial Army pioneers and of a group of 12 Scots history and culture enthusiasts from Switzerland, where Highland games have a large following. Full Article at The Scotsman