A bit on the Islands, Inverness

Category

Library Item

Item no

24455

Title

A bit on the Islands, Inverness

Description

A path winds its way through a forest of trees and plants.

Artist / maker

Valentine, James

Date

1865

Size

11.6 x 17.9 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Ness Islands are a group of islands separated by a small stream of the River Ness, from the main city of Inverness. The islands provide a wildlife and natural beauty spot in the area. Bridges are the main point of access, the first being built in 1828 which was washed away but the in 1854 by two suspension bridges designed by William Dredge were built. Prior to the bridges the only access to the islands was by boat.

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Landscape > Land > Woods and forests

Places > Scotland > Inverness-shire

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Plants > Trees > Shrubs

Plants > Trees > Trees

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