Market Cross, High Street, Inverness: market cross in Highland.

http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q17830738

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Market Cross, High Street, Inverness

market cross in Inverness, Highland, Scotland, UK

Allangrange railway station was a station on the Fortrose Branch. Conon Bridge railway station is now the nearest station, 7km away.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allangrange_railway_station

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Allangrange railway station - Wikipedia

Kilcoy Castle: tower house in the Highlands.
Listed building LB8007
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilcoy_Castle
Historic Environment Scotland lists 6 notable sites within 1km distance.

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Kilcoy Castle - Wikipedia

...and some views along the way. Due to a misguided burst of enthusiasm I decided the path on the north side of Loch Kernsary, rather than the somewhat boring track, would be a 'nicer' return. Hmm, it got quite tedious and I was glad to get back to Poolewe.

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The other day we had a long walk from Poolewe to the jetty on Fionn Loch. Weather forecast said it was going to be sunny... but as per usual it wasn't. And there was a bitterly cold wind over the bogs and beside the loch.

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Channel 4 News | Scotland’s rare capercaillie shows recovery after years of decline by Alex Thomson

They are the nearest thing the UK has to a wild turkey. Spectacular, large – sometimes aggressive to humans during the breeding season – the capercaillie appeared to be heading for extinction.

Confined to the pine forests of the Scottish Highlands, the birds have been struggling to survive a series of threats from predators to climate change. But it seems there are signs of hope.

Read more: https://www.channel4.com/news/scotlands-rare-capercaillie-shows-recovery-after-years-of-decline

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Scotland’s rare capercaillie shows recovery after years of decline

They are the nearest thing the UK has to a wild turkey. Spectacular, large - sometimes aggressive to humans during the breeding season - the capercaillie appeared to be heading for extinction.

Channel 4 News
Changeable weather on my early April overnight trip, Sunshine & snow showers. #weather #scottishhighlands

Perched on the banks of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands, Urquhart Castle offers sweeping lake views framed by rugged hills and dense forests. The historic ruins, rich in tales of clans and battles, evoke the region’s turbulent medieval past. A Scottish flag flutters proudly above the stone walls, enhancing the charm for those drawn to #UrquhartCastle and #HistoricRuins. Surrounded by serene waters and vast green landscapes, the spot is a favourite for #NaturePhotography and a must-see highlight of #ScottishHighlands exploration.

Taken Sep 2009

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Market Cross, High Street, Inverness: market cross in Highland.

http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q17830738

#ScottishHistory #ScottishHighlands

Market Cross, High Street, Inverness

market cross in Inverness, Highland, Scotland, UK