River Ness Panorama

River Ness Panorama, originally uploaded by krb & nah.

Carnac Point Navigation Light

Carnac Point navigation light, originally uploaded by The Poss.

Carnac Point navigation light looking towards Kessock Bridge and Black Isle in the background.

Shades of Christmas

shades of christmas, originally uploaded by keithhistory.

Falcon square, Inverness

Black Watch

3 SCOTS, originally uploaded by Local Poet.

The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment Of Scotland march through Inverness after recently returning from Afghanistan

Greyhound Meet and Greet

Greyhound meet and greet, originally uploaded by Chocolate Bubbles.

at the Retired Greyhound Trust Skye branch's meet and greet in Inverness.

Basque Dancers

Basque Dancers, originally uploaded by Gerry Reynolds.

Dancers from the Nazioem Mundia Group from the Basque Country in Inverness Castle during their Easter 2008 Tour.

Inverness Christmas Tree

Inverness Christmas Tree, originally uploaded by Chocolate Bubbles.

in Falcon Square.

Reindeer Christmas Lights

Reindeer Christmas lights, originally uploaded by prajpix.

Sculpture made of fairy lights on the Ness Islands, Inverness.

Wheel-chair

Wheel-chair, originally uploaded by conner395.

Located at Dochgarroch Locks on the Caledonian Canal, this seat has been constructed using a cartwheel as its back.

Signal Box at Inverness Station

Taken on misty autumnal morning

Taken September 1981 © Copyright Michael Westley and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Castle Wynd

Castle Wynd Inverness - Burgh Police HQ, originally uploaded by conner395.

Inverness Burgh Police Headquarters at Castle Wynd, which was sadly demolished in the 1970's to make way for new developement. In the background are the ramparts of Inverness Castle, which was the Headquarters of Inverness-shire Constabulary - surely the shortest distance between two such buildings anywhere in the country!

Jacobite Queen

Jacobite Queen, originally uploaded by conner395.

The Jacobite Queen - seen here at her home berth at Tomnahurich Bridge, Inverness - is flagship of Jacobite Cruises, which provide pleasure trips down the Caledonian Canal and on into Loch Ness.

The Tomnahurich - or Millerton - Swing Bridge behind the boat carries the A82 Inverness-Fort William-Glasgow trunk road over the Canal, one of two road bridges over the Canal in Inverness.

Behind the bridge is Tomnahurich (Hill of the Fairies) which until recently was Inverness's main cemetery. There are graves right the way to the top, but the facility is now full and a new graveyard (and crematorium) has been established further out the A82.

Jacobite Queen:- "Built in 1949 by R.W. Hawthorn Leslie at Hebburn on Tyne and named Tyne Queen, she served as a passenger ferry on the Tyne until 1986. In 1987 she was acquired by Jacobite Cruises and rebuilt with the traditional lines of a small steamer. There is accommodation on three decks, all recently upgraded with central heating and double glazing, giving up to 159 passengers ample choice of covered or on deck seating. The 450HP Volvo D12 diesel engine gives this 23-metre vessel a service speed of 10.5 knots." See the Jacobite Cruises website.

General's Well

General's Well, originally uploaded by The Poss.

On banks of River Ness near Bucht Park. According to a plaque the well may have early Christian connection but gets its name from General MacIntyre who lived nearby and drank the water everyday believing it had health giving properties. Perhaps he was right but nevertheless todays Health & Safety Police have despoiled the well with a small brass plaque (below left of the carved inscription) telling visitors that the water is not of drinkable quality.

Christmas Lights on the River Ness

, originally uploaded by krb & nah.

Stepping Out

STEPPING OUT!, originally uploaded by merkincher.

On the "Crow Stepped" gable of Abertarff House, the oldest house in Inverness (1593).

Balnakyle Farmhouse

This large farmhouse has a fine example of a Monkey Puzzle tree and a very well kept garden with interesting plants.

Taken 4th December 2009 © Copyright Dr Julian Paren and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Christmas Eve 2005

Looking along the B9160 from just opposite the Blackstand trig point. The Black Isle becomes the White Isle on a snowy Christmas Eve 2005. Ben Wyvis is just visible in the far distance.

Taken 24th December 2005 © Copyright Alasdair MacNeill and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Kessock Bridge

Christmas Day 2008. The Kessock Bridge reflected in the mirror-calm waters of the Beauly Firth.

Taken 25th December 2008 © Copyright Anne Burgess and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Road to Balnakyle

This straight road is beautifully stone-walled to the east and hedged to the west with a repetitive planting of hedgerow trees both sides of the road.

Taken 4th December 2009 © Copyright Dr Julian Paren and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Ardesier

Ardesier, originally uploaded by foxypar4.

Taken on the approach to Inverness Airport, looking north from an easyJet 737

Rosemarkie Bench

Rosemarkie Bench, originally uploaded by danrfraser.

A place to look out over the Moray Firth, towards Fort George.

Old Post Office

Old Post Office, originally uploaded by The Poss.

Post Office from 1820-1843. Later used by Customs & Excise. Market Brae Stairs on left

Market Brae Steps

Market Brae Steps, originally uploaded by The Poss.

Bottom of the steps looking down Inglis Street through to Academy Street in the background.

Northern Constabulary Pipe Band

Northern Constabulary Pipe Band, originally uploaded by conner395.

Pipe Major Kenny Watson leads in the mini-band.

Playing at the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards Ceremony at the New Drumossie hotel, Inverness.

Eastwards from the summit of Knockfarrel

Looking towards Dingwall and the Cromarty Firth from Knockfarrel, 218m.

Taken 7th November 2009 © Copyright Jim Barton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Castle Stuart Golf Links

The art deco clubhouse seen across part of the practice area.

Taken 16th November 2009 © Copyright John Allan and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Romantic Tore

The village of Tore, Winter 2008.

Taken 10th November 2008 © Copyright Philip MacEachan and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Dochgarroch Lock

Looking along the lock basin towards the Loch Ness level of the Caledonian Canal.

Taken 16th November 2009 © Copyright John Allan and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Tomnacross school

A three part structure featuring three generations of architecture, from left to right: an old style grey stone building, a white-harled later one, and finally a sumptuous curved-roof modern extension. Together with a playing field, all viewed from the vicinity of the ancient Tom na Croiseige. Could those that used to hold court there have even of dreamt of such developments?

Taken 8th October 2009 © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Observation Coach

This coach which is of Great Western origin, was attached during the 1979 season to the rear of trains between Inverness and Kyle of Localsh, enabling tourists to sit at a table, sipping single malt and enjoying the fine Scottish scenery through the rear windows.

Taken 31st August 1979 © Copyright Dr Neil Clifton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Waiting at Inverness Station 1973/2003

1973

Inverness station is a V-shaped affair and this is the north side, from which services for the far north line to Wick and Thurso depart. Having some time to wait for my train, I went into the refreshment room for a cup of tea. There I was approached by a figure who had clearly seen his better days many years ago. He asked me for money, on the grounds that his doctor had told him he was not allowed to drink anything except whisky.

Taken 7th August 1973 © Copyright Dr Neil Clifton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

2003

Comfortable waiting facilities.

Taken 2003 © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

The CDPB theme today is Waiting. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants.