Saturday, 17 July 2021

My heart’s in the Highlands...

  I have not  been in Inverness since the mid eighties but am glad to be here albeit very briefly for a celebration. The train journey is through glorious country and I had forgotten just how stunning it is. Managed to have time to pop into Inverness Art Gallery and Museum as well as a vast second hand bookshop in an old church. I hope to return soon.









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21 comments:

  1. alastair17 July 2021 at 00:18

    It's been many years since I've stopped there except to dolphin watch

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  2. WSTKS-FM Worldwide17 July 2021 at 00:29

    A place I have always wanted to visit for some reason. It looks charming there.

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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  3. Fitz-Badger17 July 2021 at 01:40

    I have a lot of fondness for Inverness. I've stayed there for a few days on 2 separate occasions/holidays. Went to Culloden, Cawdor Castle and Fort George one of those times. Also used it as a home base for excursions to the Orkneys, Loch Ness, Skye, etc.

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  4. Donnie McGibbon17 July 2021 at 06:01

    The museum and art gallery are always worth a visit, and Leakeys book shop is a place you can easily lose an hour or three.

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  5. ronniec17 July 2021 at 08:41

    Looking forward to hearing all about your trip. I haven't managed to visit my home town (city!) for a year or so. Hopefully soon.
    Ronnie

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  6. Mark, Man of TIN17 July 2021 at 08:47

    The last picture of Romans is very Sutcliff, Eagle of the Ninth ...

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    1. Mark, Man of TIN17 July 2021 at 08:49

      "Till Birnam wood do come to Dunsinane"
      (These days you can do the trip - by train).

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    2. tradgardmastare20 July 2021 at 07:03

      Agree re illustration. I would have taken a video but the wood would not remain still.

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  7. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com17 July 2021 at 11:13

    I spent an hour or two in Inverness when doing my $5 a day version of a Grand Tour in '74. (Travelling by thumb primarily)
    If I wandered into that book store though, I might still be there!

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  8. Jonathan Freitag17 July 2021 at 15:09

    Never been but would enjoy a visit.

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  9. Jennifer18 July 2021 at 04:13

    I've been in that bookshop. Asked the proprietor if he needed an extra employee...

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  10. Brad DeSantis18 July 2021 at 11:15

    I taught "Macbeth" for many years and this really does look like a magical place! Thank you for the wonderful pictures Alan, and for helping to bring back some very special memories!

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    1. tradgardmastare20 July 2021 at 07:05

      Glad to have helped bring back special memories.

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