Inverness in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Upstream, downsteam
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 27, 2018
1. Upstream, downsteam Marker
Suas an abhainn, śos an abhainn
Highland cathedral Cathair-eaglais Ghàidhealach
St Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral (1874) is the first new cathedral in Britain since the Reformation and the first to be visited officially by an Archbishop since 1689. Sunday morning bells peal from the world's most northerly, change-ringing church tower.
King meets Saint Righ a' coinneachadh ri Naomh
An Iron Age fort crowns Craig Phadraig the wooded hill on the skyline. Here missionary St Columba tried to convert Brude, king of Picts in 565AD. Today forest walks lead up to the magnificent point where the Picts watched out for raiders.
Palace of culture Lùchairt chultair
Eden Court Theatre is the Highlands' leading arts complex. It includes the former Bishop's Palace, the first bishop's surname being Eden. The arts space celebrated Highland Year of Culture, 2007 by building a second theatre, cinemas and studios for drama and dance.
Starting point or finishing line Àite Ṭiseachaidh no Cŕochnachaidh
A monolith at the entrance to Inverness Castle marks one end of the Great Glen Way. The 117 km (73 mile) walking, canoeing and cycling route from Fort William follows the line of the geological
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Looking westward A’ coimhead dhan àirde an iar
The statue (1899) you can see here was designed by Andrew Davidson. It commemorates Flora MacDonald, the young woman who helped Prince Charles Edward Stuart to escape after the Jacobite rising and the battle of Culloden. She apparently later emigrated to North Carolina, USA.
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- St Andrew's Cathedral
- Eden Court
- Flora Macdonald
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1689.
Location. 57° 28.547′ N, 4° 13.544′ W. Marker is in Inverness, Scotland, in Highland. Marker is at the intersection of Castle Road and View Place, on the left when traveling south on Castle Road. Located at Inverness Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Inverness, Scotland IV2 3EG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Flora MacDonald (a few steps from this marker); Inverness Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Inverness Castle Timeline (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chapel Yard Cemetery (approx. 0.6 kilometers away);
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 27, 2018
2. Upstream, downsteam Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
