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Inverness Town House

Inverness Town House es la sede del Ayuntamiento de Inverness Burgh. La primera casa consistorial, se construyó en un sitio anteriormente ocupado por la residencia privada de Lord Lovat, completándose en 1708 y posteriormente se ampliaría en 1750. Después de que Duncan Grant de Bight House muriera en 1873, dejando £ 5.000 para el costo de una nueva casa, los líderes políticos decidieron utilizar el legado para demoler la antigua casa y construir un nuevo edificio en el mismo sitio. Fue diseñado por William Lawrie en estilo gótico, construido con piedra de sillería y fue inaugurado oficialmente por el Duque de Edimburgo el 19 de enero de 1882. Un escudo de armas tallado del burgo que originalmente se había utilizado para decorar un puente sobre el río Ness que se completó en 1685, fue rescatado cuando el puente fue arrastrado por una inundación en enero de 1849 y se incrustó en la elevación oeste de la nueva casa de la ciudad. El diseño se inspiró en The McManus, una galería de arte y museo en Dundee que había sido diseñado por George Gilbert Scott y terminado en 1867. Se trata de una fachada principal simétrica con siete tramos que daban a High Street; la bahía del medio presentaba una entrada arqueada con techo a dos aguas en la planta baja, una ventana con parteluz con el escudo de armas de la ciudad tallado en un panel en el primer piso y una ventana con parteluz en el ático, todo flanqueado por tourelles. Los tramos exteriores contienen ventanas con parteluz con cabeza de trébol en la planta baja, ventanas con parteluz con tracería en el primer piso y cornisas en las esquinas del edificio. En el interior alberga distintas salas principales como el salón principal, la sala del consejo y la sala del comité. El vestíbulo de entrada que conduce a la escalera está iluminado por vidrieras diseñadas y fabricadas por Adam & Small. La cámara del consejo fue remodelada según un diseño de John Hinton Gall en 1894 y William Meikle & Sons instaló vidrieras, diseñadas por J. H. Stewart, para celebrar el Jubileo de Diamante de la reina Victoria en 1898. El edificio se amplió hacia la parte trasera según un diseño de James Robert Rhind en 1907. El edificio fue el lugar de celebración de la primera reunión del Gabinete británico que se celebró fuera de Londres el 7 de septiembre de 1921, cuando David Lloyd George, interrumpió sus vacaciones en Gairloch para convocar una reunión de emergencia para discutir la situación en Irlanda: la Fórmula de Inverness, que se desarrolló en la reunión, formó la base del Tratado Anglo-Irlandés. El rey Jorge V también asistió a la reunión del gabinete en 1921, pero luego regresó a la casa en 1929 para recibir la libertad de la ciudad de Inverness. La casa de la ciudad continuó sirviendo como sede del gobierno local hasta que el consejo municipal se mudó a nuevos edificios en Glenurquhart Road en la década de 1960. Las obras de arte de la casa incluyen un retrato de Allan Ramsay del ex alcalde de Londres, Sir John Barnard, un retrato de Henry Raeburn del ex rector de Inverness, Sir John Mackintosh de Aberarder y un Pintura del siglo XVI de un artista italiano desconocido que representa a la Sagrada Familia con San Juan Bautista.

Inverness Town House is the seat of Inverness Burgh Town Council. The first town hall, built on a site formerly occupied by Lord Lovat's private residence, was completed in 1708 and extended in 1750. After Duncan Grant of Bight House died in 1873, leaving £5,000 towards the cost of a new house, the political leaders decided to use the legacy to demolish the old house and build a new building on the same site. It was designed by William Lawrie in the Gothic style, built of ashlar stone and was officially opened by the Duke of Edinburgh on 19 January 1882. A carved coat of arms of the burgh which had originally been used to decorate a bridge over the River Ness which was completed in 1685, was rescued when the bridge was washed away in a flood in January 1849 and wedged into the west elevation of the new town house. The design was inspired by The McManus, an art gallery and museum in Dundee which had been designed by George Gilbert Scott and completed in 1867. It is a symmetrical main façade with seven bays facing the High Street; The middle bay featured an arched gable-roofed doorway on the ground floor, a mullioned window with the city's coat of arms carved into a panel on the first floor, and a mullioned window in the attic, all flanked by tourelles. The exterior bays contain trefoil-head mullioned windows on the ground floor, tracery mullioned windows on the first floor, and cornices at the corners of the building. Inside it houses different main rooms such as the main hall, the council room and the committee room. The entrance hall leading to the staircase is illuminated by stained glass windows designed and manufactured by Adam & Small. The council chamber was remodeled to a design by John Hinton Gall in 1894 and stained glass, designed by JH Stewart, was installed by William Meikle & Sons to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1898. The building was extended to the rear according to a design by James Robert Rhind in 1907. The building was the site of the first British Cabinet meeting to be held outside London on 7 September 1921, when David Lloyd George interrupted his holiday at Gairloch to call an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Ireland: The Inverness Formula, which was developed at the meeting, formed the basis of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. King George V also attended the cabinet meeting in 1921, but then returned to the house in 1929 to receive the freedom of the city of Inverness. The town house continued to serve as the seat of local government until the town council moved to new buildings on Glenurquhart Road in the 1960s. Works of art in the house include a portrait by Allan Ramsay of the former Lord Mayor of London, Sir John Barnard, a portrait by Henry Raeburn of the former Rector of Inverness, Sir John Mackintosh of Aberarder and a 16th-century painting by an unknown Italian artist which represents the Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist.

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Mercat Cross

Set of four concave spherical sundials made of bronze embedded in the center of each of the four sides of the base of an obelisk-shaped monument topped with a bronze sculpture of a unicorn. It bears the initials BST (Brithsh Summer Time). Next to it are two sculptures that represent two wolves. These animals once roamed the Highlands and many places still carry their Gaelic name madadh-alaldy. The wolves were carved by stonemasons Derek Cunningham and Iván Navarro as part of important conservation work at the City House. The wolves join an Inverness bestiary that includes the tamel and elephant on the city's coat of arms, the falcon, the unicorn and the gargoyles that can be seen while exploring the city.

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Castillo de Inverness

El Castillo de Inverness se encuentra en un acantilado con vistas al río Ness en Inverness. En este lugar se levantaron una sucesión de castillos desde 1057, aunque la estructura actual data de 1836. Se dice que el castillo fue construido por Malcolm III de Escocia. El primer castillo de Inverness fue parcialmente destruido por el rey Roberto I de Escocia en 1307, quien arrasó sus almenas. En 1428, Jaime I, en su esfuerzo por someter a los montañeses, convocó a cincuenta jefes de los clanes a un parlamento en el castillo de Inverness. Sin embargo, "donde se encontraba el Parlamento en ese momento, fueron arrestados uno por uno por orden del Rey, arrestados y encarcelados en diferentes celdas y se les prohibió cualquier comunicación entre ellos o con sus seguidores". Los jefes fueron ejecutados en el acto. Entre los arrestados se encontraban Alejandro, tercer señor de las islas, y su madre, Mariota, condesa de Ross. Lord Alexander permaneció encarcelado durante doce meses, tras lo cual regresó a Inverness con 10.000 hombres y quemó la ciudad, aunque no logró tomar el castillo. El castillo fue ocupado durante el ataque a Ross en 1491. En febrero de 1498, Walter Ogilvy recibió un pago por reparar las dos torres "gemmel" del castillo de Inverness. En febrero de 1509, James IV nombró a Alexander Gordon, tercer conde de Huntly, guardián hereditario del castillo y sheriff de Inverness. En 1548, George Gordon, cuarto conde de Huntly (1514-1562), construyó otro castillo con torre. James V y Margaret Tudor habían obligado a Huntly a construir una sala y una capilla en el castillo en relación con su matrimonio con Elizabeth Keith en 1530. Huntly fue alguacil del castillo hasta 1562. María de Guisa, regente de Escocia, llegó a Inverness en agosto de 1556 para albergar tribunales de justicia. Posteriormente, el castillo fue tomado por el clan Munro y el clan Fraser, que apoyaron a María, reina de Escocia, durante el asedio de Inverness (1562). Robert Mor Munro, decimoquinto barón de Foulis, jefe del clan Munro, era un firme partidario y fiel amigo de María, reina de Escocia, y, en consecuencia, su hijo James VI lo trató favorablemente. María, reina de Escocia, llegó a Inverness en septiembre de 1562. Viajó desde Aberdeen. Cruzó el río Spey en Boharm en ferry. El barco costó 40 chelines y su limosnero dio dinero a los pobres de Boharm. George Buchanan afirma que cuando la desafortunada reina encontró cerradas las puertas del castillo de Inverness, "tan pronto como se enteraron del peligro que corría su soberano, un gran número de los escoceses más eminentes la rodearon, especialmente los Fraser y Munros, que estaban considerado el más valiente de los clanes que habitan aquellos países del norte". Estos dos clanes tomaron el castillo de Inverness para la reina, que le había negado su admisión. Más tarde, la Reina ahorcó al gobernador, un tal Gordon que la había negado a entrar. Mientras María, reina de Escocia, estaba en Inverness, compró pólvora y 15 cuadros de tartán para sus lacayos y miembros de su familia. Mary se trasladó a Speyside escoltada por "capitanes de los hombres de las Highlands".

Inverness Castle stands on a cliff overlooking the River Ness in Inverness. A succession of castles were built on this site since 1057, although the current structure dates back to 1836. The castle is said to have been built by Malcolm III of Scotland. The first Inverness Castle was partially destroyed by King Robert I of Scotland in 1307, who razed its battlements. In 1428, James I, in his effort to subdue the Highlanders, summoned fifty clan chiefs to a parliament at Inverness Castle. However, "where Parliament was located at the time, they were arrested one by one by order of the King, arrested and imprisoned in different cells and prohibited from any communication with each other or with their followers." The leaders were executed on the spot. Among those arrested were Alexander, third lord of the islands, and his mother, Mariota, Countess of Ross. Lord Alexander was imprisoned for twelve months, after which he returned to Inverness with 10,000 men and burned the city, although he failed to take the castle. The castle was occupied during the attack on Ross in 1491. In February 1498, Walter Ogilvy was paid to repair the two "gemmel" towers of Inverness Castle. In February 1509, James IV appointed Alexander Gordon, 3rd Earl of Huntly, hereditary keeper of the castle and sheriff of Inverness. In 1548, George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly (1514-1562), built another castle with a tower. James V and Margaret Tudor had forced Huntly to build a hall and chapel in the castle in connection with his marriage to Elizabeth Keith in 1530. Huntly was bailiff of the castle until 1562. Mary of Guise, regent of Scotland, arrived in Inverness in August 1556 to house courts of justice. The castle was later taken by Clan Munro and Clan Fraser, who supported Mary, Queen of Scots, during the Siege of Inverness (1562). Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron Foulis, chief of Clan Munro, was a strong supporter and faithful friend of Mary, Queen of Scots, and was consequently treated favorably by her son James VI. Mary, Queen of Scots, arrived in Inverness in September 1562. She traveled from Aberdeen. Crossed the River Spey at Boharm by ferry. The boat cost 40 shillings and its beggar gave money to the poor of Boharm. George Buchanan states that when the unfortunate queen found the gates of Inverness Castle closed, "as soon as they heard of the danger to their sovereign, a large number of the most eminent Scots surrounded her, especially the Frasers and Munros, who were considered the bravest of the clans that inhabit those northern countries." These two clans took Inverness Castle for the queen, who had refused them admission. The Queen later hanged the governor, one Gordon, who had refused her entry. While Mary, Queen of Scots was in Inverness, she purchased gunpowder and 15 tartan squares for her footmen and members of her family. Mary moved to Speyside escorted by "captains of the Highland men".

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Las Tres Gracias

The Three Graces are stone statues that represent (from left to right): Charity (accompanied by a child); Faith (holding a Bible); and Esperanza (hands resting on an anchor) on an oval pedestal. The statues were originally inspired by the Greek mythological figures of The Three Graces, but became known to local residents as the Three Virtues: Faith, Hope and Charity. The statues used to stand on the roof of the YMCA/Grants Warehouse building in Inverness until the late 1950s and then remained abandoned in a municipal store for several years. The building was also adorned with busts of the heads of various religious leaders in the spaces between the windows of the first and ground floors. One of these was that of John Wesley, later moved to the Methodist Church in Union Street and finally to the new Methodist Church in Huntly Street. They were then sold and years later they were found in a garden in Orkney; They were eventually restored and returned to Inverness in 2011.

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Ness Bank Church

Ness Bank Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland. The vision of Ness Bank Church is to be a church without walls that reaches out in faith to our parish and beyond with the light, love, hope and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. The church was designed by William Mackintosh, an Inverness architect. It was built over a period of fifteen months in late 1900-1901. It was inaugurated in a service on December 22, 1901. It was planned with the church hall and other necessary accommodation below the church, so that maximum use was made of the sloping ground. The walls are made of red sandstone and are built in the early neo-Gothic style and the roof is made of natural slate. At the north end there is a gallery with access from the entrance hall and the included gallery seating can accommodate approximately 600 people.

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Puente de la Enfermería

This is one of two hanging walkways found in Inverness. The reinforcing armor appears to have been replaced by modern bolted armor. Inverness actually has four white, iron, small-scale, pedestrian-only suspension bridges. The largest is Greig Street, from 1881. The Puente de la Enfermería is a little smaller, and is located near the Cathedral. Then, there are two much smaller scale rotating suspension bridges within the Ness Islands complex. These do not have dates. The suspension bridge crosses the river from Church Lane to Greig Street on the other side. This is the largest bridge across the River Ness and was built in 1881, two years after the similar but larger Infirmary bridge. It was built by the Rose Street Foundry. It is a great place to take pictures or relax looking at the river from above.

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Inverness War Memorial

Very well maintained monument in a beautiful small park. It also includes a monument to nurse Edith Cavell. In the foreground is a war memorial in Kohema, Burma. This monument commemorates Inverness residents who died in the First and Second World Wars. The names of those who died in other wars, such as peace operations, are also written on the monument. Many of these monuments were erected after the First World War. After World War II, the names of those who died in that war were also added to the monument.

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Ness Islands

The Ness Islands are a group of natural islands located in the middle of the River Ness, connected from the banks of the river and by beautiful Victorian walkways. You can walk from one end of the islands to the other, entering on one side of the river and leaving on the other, winding along paths between towering tall pines and mature trees. You'll find carved bench sculptures to sit on and watch fishermen on the water during the summer months catching salmon.

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Mirador del río Ness

Beautiful viewpoint on the River Ness from where you can see Ness Island. It has an interesting design and offers a good place to relax and enjoy the river. Fishermen can also often be seen transporting fish. Next to the viewpoint there is a wooden sculpture of a dog.

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Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Scotland has its origins when two native Scots, Alexander Wright and Samuel Mulliner, became the first missionaries to Scotland after converting while living in Ontario, Canada, arriving on 20 December 1839. The elders began teaching the gospel to their own families, so they traveled to Edinburgh to visit Elder Mulliner's parents. After which Wright traveled to Marnock in Banffshire to share the gospel with his family despite suffering from smallpox. The two elders met and began to preach systematically in Glasgow. On 14 January 1840 Mulliner baptized the first converts in Scotland, Alexander Hay and his wife Jessie, in the River Clyde at Bishopton, near Paisley. Mulliner and Wright met and on 2 February 1840 baptized two young men from Leith. They taught in the area until they were forced to leave due to abuse and persecution.

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Universidad de las Tierras Altas e Islas

La Universidad de las Tierras Altas e Islas es una universidad terciaria compuesta por Compañeros Académicos que son 13 facultades e instituciones de investigación en el área de las Tierras Altas e Islas de Escocia que proveen educación universitaria. La Universidad tiene un número de programas de pregrado, posgrado e investigación, muchos de los cuales se pueden estudiar en una variedad lugares en el área. Hay 8.720 estudiantes que están en cursos de pregrado y posgrado y 33.000 estudiantes están en FE, Educación complementaria. Hay 70 centros de aprendizaje dispersos por las Tierras Altas e Islas, Moray y Perthshire. Mientras que la universidad de las Tierras Altas e Islas es la universidad más nueva de Escocia, muchas de sus 13 facultades e instituciones de investigación tienen historias mucho más largas, la primera fue fundada en el siglo XIX. La red UHI (University of Highlands and Islands) ha tenido una estructura única y la forma en la que ha evolucionado como una institución multi-campus ha sido limitada por un marco legislativo que trata de forma separada la educación complementaria (further education) y la superior. La tecnología ha jugado un rol importante en conectar las instituciones. En abril del año 2001, se volvió el instituto UHI Millennium, ya que el Parlamento Escocés los premió con el estatus de Instituto de Educación Superior. Para el 2004, se habían nombrado decanos de tiempo completo para sus tres facultades, con figuras experimentadas que habían sido atraídas de otros cuerpos académicos. Los títulos universitarios fueron autenticados por Servicio de validación de la universidad abierta, la universidad de Strathclyde y la universidad de Aberdeen hasta 2008, cuando el Consejo Privado le brindó a la UHI la posibilidad de otorgar títulos (tDAP).Los cursos con los títulos denominados Higher National Certificate y Higher National Diploma son avalados por la organización pública Scottish Qualifications Authority. El Consejo Privado otorgó el estatus universitario en febrero de 2011, y la UHI se convirtió en la universidad de las Tierras Altas e Islas.

The University of the Highlands and Islands is a tertiary university made up of Academic Fellows which are 13 colleges and research institutions in the Highlands and Islands area of Scotland that provide university education. The University has a number of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes, many of which can be studied at a variety of locations in the area. There are 8,720 students who are on undergraduate and postgraduate courses and 33,000 students are on FE, Further Education. There are 70 learning centers scattered across the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Perthshire. While the University of the Highlands and Islands is Scotland's newest university, many of its 13 faculties and research institutions have much longer histories, the first being founded in the 19th century. The UHI (University of Highlands and Islands) network has had a unique structure and the way in which it has evolved as a multi-campus institution has been limited by a legislative framework that treats further education and superior. Technology has played an important role in connecting institutions. In April 2001, it became the UHI Millennium Institute as the Scottish Parliament awarded it Higher Education Institute status. By 2004, full-time deans had been appointed to its three faculties, with experienced figures who had been attracted from other academic bodies. University degrees were authenticated by the Open University Validation Service, the University of Strathclyde and the University of Aberdeen until 2008, when the Privy Council provided UHI with the ability to award degrees (tDAP).Courses with degrees called Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma are endorsed by the public organization Scottish Qualifications Authority. University status was granted by the Privy Council in February 2011, and UHI became the university of the Highlands and Islands.

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Catedral de Inverness

Inverness Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew (1866-69), is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church situated near the banks of the River Ness. It is the seat of the Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness. It is the northernmost extant diocesan cathedral in mainland Britain: Dornoch Cathedral, Fortrose Cathedral and Elgin Cathedral no longer act as diocesan cathedrals. It was the first new Protestant cathedral to be completed in Britain since the Reformation. Bishop Robert Eden decided that the cathedral of the united diocese of Moray, Ross and Caithness should be in Inverness. The foundation stone was laid by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Charles Longley, in 1866 and construction was completed in 1869, although lack of funds prevented the construction of the two giant spiers of the original design. The architect was Alexander Ross, who lived in the city. The cathedral is built of red Tarradale stone, with the nave columns of Peterhead granite. The cathedral contains a ringing of ten bells, which are considered the northernmost ringing of bells in a church in the world. The tenor bell weighs 17 carats.

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Ness Walk

Ness Walk is a very pleasant walk along the River Ness starting from Inverness city centre. It has several bridges, one of them leads to the Ness Islands. Ness Walk offers the opportunity to quickly escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This short loop makes for a great adventure if you're looking for something scenic and easy. While this makes it a fantastic walking loop, other people also use it for running.

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Columba Hotel

With one of the best views of Inverness Castle, Hotel Columba combines a range of charming rooms with a fantastic restaurant and bar in wonderfully traditional surroundings. Next to it is another of the most imposing hotels in the city, the Palace Hotel.

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St Mary's Catholic Church

St. Mary's, Inverness is a Roman Catholic church and is part of the Diocese of Aberdeen. The building is important for the high quality of its altar and stained glass windows. The church was opened on 2 April 1837. Earlier Catholics were based in Margaret Street, with the Eskdale Mission separated in 1827, and was known to the town "as a place where they worshiped Lord Lovat and the coppersmiths". In 1846 there were said to be about 400 Catholics in Inverness. The chancel was built at a cost of £1,200 in 1888 due to the benevolence of Miss Jessie McDonell. A solemn reopening of the church took place on 22 August 1894, as the sanctuary had been remodeled to accommodate 250 more worshipers and an altar designed by Peter Paul Pugin built by Carruthers of Inverness, as well as the Stations of the Cross. The sanctuary was remodeled with a new altar and tiles to accommodate changes to the liturgy announced by the Second Vatican Council in 2014. A school was built in 1845 with Franciscan nuns at first, but the building was replaced in 1943.

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Greig Street Bridge

Greig Street Bridge is a pedestrian bridge crossing the River Ness. It is a suspension bridge built in 1880-1 by the civil engineer C. Manners in conjunction with the Rose Street Foundry at a cost of £1,400. It consists of two side spans of 20.4 meters (67 feet) and a central span of 61.3 meters (201 feet). The bridge has burrow girders with an additional railing for pedestrian safety. The cables were replaced in 1952, as were the anchors in 1989. An important rite of passage for young Invernesians is to walk a third of the way across the bridge and jump in unison. This creates the famous Greig Street sine wave, to the delight of the perpetrators and horror of tourists, giving it, and an identical bridge upstream, the local nickname "The Bouncy Bridge".

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Free North Church

Iglesia gótica diseñada por Alexander Ross y terminada en 1893. Tiene capacidad para 1.500 personas, lo que la convierte en la iglesia más grande de Inverness; también tiene el campanario más alto. La carpintería interior es su elemento característico más especial. La iglesia ha sido recientemente renovada y redecorada con los colores originales. Free North, Iglesia Libre de Escocia, diseñada por Alexander Ross (1834-1925) y Robert John Macbeth (1857-1912) y construida entre 1889-93: se inauguró el 7 de junio de 1893. John Gifford describe la iglesia como: "Muy grande y audazmente detallada... su piedra gris contrasta fríamente con la arenisca rosada predominante de la ciudad" (185 -86). El frente oeste, con torre, hastial y porche, y torre de escaleras, da a Bank Street, sobre el río Ness. La torre principal tiene una alta aguja octogonal con lucarnes y contrafuertes con pináculos, y con 170' es la más alta de la ciudad, lo que la convierte en un excelente punto de referencia desde Ness Bridge o la orilla opuesta. (La torre inferior al lado, con las esferas del reloj, es la de la iglesia siguiente, la Antigua Iglesia Alta). En las elevaciones laterales, esa "prevaleciente arenisca meñique" vuelve a ser evidente. Esta enorme iglesia con galería, construida para albergar una congregación de 1.300 personas. Según el sitio web Doors Open Day, "es típico del estilo sencillo presbiteriano", pero "supera a la mayoría de los demás en tamaño y en la audacia y elegancia de sus detalles". El mismo sitio web explica útilmente que "la congregación de la Iglesia del Norte se separó de la Iglesia del Este (Iglesia de Escocia) y se unió a la Iglesia Libre de Escocia en la Disrupción de 1843". El emblema latino de la puerta es el de la Iglesia de Escocia. Significa "Sin embargo, no se consumió" y se refiere al episodio de Moisés y la zarza ardiente en el Libro del Éxodo y, por extensión, a la resiliencia y la continuidad de la vida espiritual de la iglesia.

Gothic church designed by Alexander Ross and completed in 1893. It seats 1,500 people, making it the largest church in Inverness; It also has the tallest bell tower. The interior carpentry is its most special characteristic element. The church has recently been renovated and redecorated in the original colors. Free North, Free Church of Scotland, designed by Alexander Ross (1834-1925) and Robert John Macbeth (1857-1912) and built between 1889-93: opened on 7 June 1893. John Gifford describes the church as: " Very large and boldly detailed...its gray stone contrasts coldly with the predominant pink sandstone of the city" (185 -86). The west front, with tower, gable and porch, and stair tower, faces Bank Street, above the River Ness. The main tower has a tall octagonal spire with skylights and pinnacled buttresses, and at 170' is the tallest in the city, making it an excellent landmark from Ness Bridge or the opposite bank. (The lower tower next to it, with the clock faces, is that of the next church, the Old High Church). On the lateral elevations, that "prevailing pinky sandstone" is again evident. This huge church with a gallery, built to accommodate a congregation of 1,300 people. According to the Doors Open Day website, it "is typical of the simple Presbyterian style," but "exceeds most others in size and in the boldness and elegance of its details." The same website helpfully explains that "the Church of the North congregation split from the Church of the East (Church of Scotland) and joined the Free Church of Scotland in the Disruption of 1843." The Latin emblem on the door is that of the Church of Scotland. It means "Yet it was not consumed" and refers to the episode of Moses and the burning bush in the Book of Exodus and, by extension, to the resilience and continuity of the spiritual life of the church.

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Old High Church

Old High St Stephen's Church es una iglesia parroquial de la Iglesia de Escocia en Inverness, la capital de las Tierras Altas de Escocia. La congregación se formó el 30 de octubre de 2003 por una unión de las congregaciones de Inverness Old High e Inverness St Stephen's. Inusualmente en una unión de congregaciones de la Iglesia de Escocia, ambos edificios se conservaron para el culto. En enero de 2022, el culto regular terminó en Old High. Desde entonces, el servicio dominical tiene lugar en la iglesia de San Esteban a las 10:30 horas. La congregación Old High era la congregación más antigua de Inverness. La histórica iglesia de la ciudad de Inverness, data principalmente del siglo XVIII. Su sitio se encuentra en St. Michaels Mount con vistas al río Ness, se ha utilizado para el culto desde la época celta. Aquí, en el año 565 d.C., se cree que San Columba predicó al rey Brude y a su pueblo picto, y este mismo lugar es la cuna del cristianismo en las Tierras Altas. Aantiguamente era costumbre en los primeros tiempos del cristianismo en Escocia que los Reyes concedieran tierras a las Iglesias y dado que la primera iglesia concedida por el Rey Brade a San Columba seguramente habría sido una estructura de madera, no es de extrañar que no haya rastro de ella. A San Columba también se le concedió la isla de lona del rey Brude. Las primeras estructuras simples de las primeras iglesias cristianas no fueron capaces de durar y la iglesia romana las reemplazó con edificios más robustos. Estaban dedicados a santos y se tuvo cuidado de que se erigieran en los lugares venerados de sus predecesores. Se construyó una nueva iglesia en Inverness, sin duda en el lugar ya santificado por siglos de culto y dedicado a la Virgen María. En el año 1971, su techo estaba en mal estado, pero el obispo de la diócesis describió la estructura en sí como "un lugar fuerte y distinguido" (no bilis, valedus et insignis). Aún se conserva parte de su torre, siendo la parte inferior de la actual torre de la iglesia. En el siglo XV se añadió una nueva nave. Hubo un tiempo en que la iglesia albergaba varias capillas y altares, dedicados a varios santos y generosamente decorados. La iglesia parroquial de Santa María de Inverness, se encontraba en 1711 en St. Michael's T Mount y el sitio y parte del trabajo en piedra se han utilizado para el culto público desde la época de Guillermo el León. La primera referencia a la iglesia en cualquier documento existente está contenida en una carta otorgada por Guillermo el León en algún momento entre 1164 y 1171. En 1239, los Frailes Negros fundaron un monasterio, inmediatamente al norte de la iglesia. De lo que debió ser un extenso edificio queda un único pilar, además de ciertos cimientos y lo que parecen ser bóvedas. Los nombres "Friars' Street" y "Friars Lane" indican las inmediaciones del recinto. El tramo del río Ness llamado "Friars' Shott", justo debajo de la iglesia, era, como su nombre indica, el caladero de los frailes. El rey Robert Bruce otorgó a los Frailes Predicadores de Inverness un respaldo de diez libras esterlinas que pagaba anualmente el preboste durante el tiempo de los alquileres de nuestro Inverness". El monasterio continuó hasta la Reforma, cuando cayó en desuso. En 1502, la reina María visitó Inverness y en 1567 otorgó una concesión de todas las iglesias, capillas y terrenos de la iglesia con todas las inversiones que anteriormente pertenecían a los Precios Dominicos o de Predicación de nuestro Burgh al Preboste, Consejo y Comunidad de Inverness para los Ministros y la Hospitalidad de nuestro Burgh of Inverness. Esta carta fue confirmada por el rey Jaime VI en 1587. El edificio del monasterio pronto cayó en mal estado, y lo último que sabemos de él es una escritura de venta por la cual, en 1658, la ciudad vendió las ruinas a un oficial del ejército de Cromwell, llamado Coronel Lilburn, para la construcción del Fuerte de Cromwell. La Reforma no fue acompañada con mucha violencia en Inverness ni se hizo nada apreciable en la iglesia, tal vez debido a la simplicidad y austeridad de la arquitectura. Robert Pont, yerno de John Knox, fue enviado al norte como superintendente de la Iglesia y trabajó aquí durante cinco años. En 1746, el antiguo edificio se había vuelto ruinoso y el Presbiterio de Inverness decretó que correspondía a los Herederos de la Parroquia y al Ayuntamiento de Inverness reconstruir la iglesia. Después de un retraso considerable, el Ayuntamiento acordó que se construyera una nueva iglesia con crédito público a un costo estimado de £ 1.600 según un plan presentado por George Fraser, auditor adjunto de impuestos especiales de Edimburgo. La madera necesaria se importó de Riga. El edificio, que incorpora una torre, se completó en 1772, pero el costo aumentó a £ 1.450. En consecuencia el Ayuntamiento dispuso un nuevo préstamo y para vender plazas de alquiler, teniendo el Preboste, Magistrados y Magistradas, la primera convocatoria, seguidos por los Herederos, los Comercios Incorporados y el público en general. En ese momento la iglesia podía albergar una congregación de 1.560 personas. La iglesia fue reubicada y mejorada internamente en 1801 y se le volvió a techar en 10. Se realizaron modificaciones en el centro de la galería en 1954. El Kirking of the Council es un acontecimiento anual importante en la vida de la ciudad de Inverness, que se remonta a una tradición que se remonta a unos cuatrocientos años. Durante el servicio se buscó la bendición de Dios sobre el trabajo de los Diputados y Funcionarios electos y sobre la vida de la Ciudad. También es una oportunidad para que el Consejo reconozca la contribución de la comunidad cristiana, así como la contribución de todos los grupos religiosos y organizaciones voluntarias dentro de la ciudad, y les dé las gracias. La aguja de la iglesia señala una hendidura en la línea de árboles, en la colina al otro lado del río. Allí se pueden encontrar los restos vitrificados de lo que se cree que es el palacio del rey Brude, que data del año 360 d.C. Los registros de la sesión de Kirk del 25 de agosto de 1740 se refieren a ciertas reparaciones que fueron necesarias como consecuencia del uso de la iglesia por parte de las fuerzas gubernamentales en la casa de los prisioneros jacobitas en la batalla de Culloden. Los condenados a muerte eran sacados y ejecutados en el cementerio. Cerca de la puerta oeste se pueden ver dos piedras, flechadas, una con dos huecos curvos y la otra con una ranura en forma de V. Están separados por nueve pasos y en línea recta. Se cree que el prisionero, con los ojos vendados, se sentaba sobre uno, o estaba de pie o arrodillado detrás de él, mientras el mosquete del verdugo descansaba en la ranura del otro. Al otro lado del río, se puede ver la Casa Balnain con sus dos altas chimeneas. Allí fueron hospitalizados los hannoverianos heridos de Culloden y, según consta, fueron responsables de la ejecución de los prisioneros. Los cuerpos después de la ejecución son enterrados debajo del camino que conduce al pórtico oeste junto al árbol. En ocasiones, se sabía que el verdugo había fallado con su shox y encontrará una hendidura en la pared del fondo junto a la piedra de las "tijeras" (sastre), que parece haber sido hecha con una bala de mosquete. Aquí están las puertas de las tumbas privadas de la familia Mackintosh de Raigmore, Eneas AM Mackintosh, su esposa y sus siete hijos. Lachlan, un hijo, murió a los 16 años y fue enterrado aquí en 1875. A la derecha se puede ver el mausoleo de los Robertson de Inshes. Data de 1664 y se dice que es un espécimen único de mampostería decorativa escocesa del siglo XVII. Sobre la entrada, la inscripción en latín dice que está enterrada Mary Purvis, madre de Janet Sinclair, esposa de John Robertson de Inshes. En el interior, entre muchas características notables se encuentra un órgano del Padre Willis, restaurado en 2010.

Old High St Stephen's Church is a Church of Scotland parish church in Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands. The congregation was formed on 30 October 2003 by a union of the congregations of Inverness Old High and Inverness St Stephen's. Unusually for a union of Church of Scotland congregations, both buildings were preserved for worship. In January 2022, regular worship ended at Old High. Since then, the Sunday service takes place in St. Stephen's Church at 10:30 a.m. The Old High congregation was the oldest congregation in Inverness. The historic city church of Inverness dates mainly from the 18th century. Its site is located on St. Michaels Mount overlooking the River Ness, it has been used for worship since Celtic times. Here, in 565 AD, St Columba is believed to have preached to King Brude and his Pictish people, and this same place is the cradle of Christianity in the Highlands. It was formerly the custom in the early days of Christianity in Scotland for Kings to grant land to Churches and given that the first church granted by King Brade to St Columba would surely have been a wooden structure, it is not surprising that there is no trace of she. Saint Columba was also granted King Brude's Isle of Lona. The simple early structures of the early Christian churches were not able to last and the Roman church replaced them with more robust buildings. They were dedicated to saints and care was taken that they were erected in the venerated places of their predecessors. A new church was built in Inverness, no doubt on the site already hallowed by centuries of worship and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. In 1971, its roof was in poor condition, but the bishop of the diocese described the structure itself as "a strong and distinguished place" (no bilis, valedus et insignis). Part of its tower is still preserved, being the lower part of the current church tower. In the 15th century a new nave was added. At one time the church housed several chapels and altars, dedicated to various saints and lavishly decorated. The parish church of St Mary of Inverness, stood in 1711 on St Michael's T Mount and the site and some of the stonework have been used for public worship since the time of William the Lion. The first reference to the church in any extant document is contained in a charter granted by William the Lion sometime between 1164 and 1171. In 1239, the Black Friars founded a monastery, immediately north of the church. Of what must have been an extensive building, a single pillar remains, in addition to certain foundations and what appear to be vaults. The names "Friars' Street" and "Friars Lane" indicate the vicinity of the venue. The stretch of the River Ness called "Friars' Shott", just below the church, was, as its name suggests, the friars' fishing ground. King Robert Bruce granted the Preaching Friars of Inverness an endorsement of ten pounds sterling, paid annually by the provost during the time of the rents of our Inverness." The monastery continued until the Reformation, when it fell into disuse. In 1502, the queen Mary visited Inverness and in 1567 made a grant of all the churches, chapels and church grounds with all investments formerly belonging to the Dominican or Preaching Prices of our Burgh to the Provost, Council and Community of Inverness for the Ministers and the Hospitality of our Burgh of Inverness This charter was confirmed by King James VI in 1587. The monastery building soon fell into disrepair, and the last we know of it is a deed of sale by which, in 1658, the town He sold the ruins to an officer in Cromwell's army, named Colonel Lilburn, for the construction of Cromwell's Fort. The Reformation was not accompanied by much violence in Inverness nor was anything appreciable done to the church, perhaps due to the simplicity and austerity of the architecture. Robert Pont, son-in-law of John Knox, was sent north as superintendent of the Church and worked here for five years. By 1746 the old building had become dilapidated and the Presbytery of Inverness decreed that it was up to the Heirs of the Parish and the Town Council of Inverness to rebuild the church. After considerable delay, the City Council agreed for a new church to be built with public credit at an estimated cost of £1,600 according to a plan submitted by George Fraser, Deputy Auditor of Excise for Edinburgh. The necessary wood was imported from Riga. The building, incorporating a tower, was completed in 1772, but the cost rose to £1,450. Consequently, the City Council arranged a new loan and to sell rental spaces, with the Provost, Magistrates, and Magistrates, having the first call, followed by the Heirs, the Incorporated Businesses and the general public. At that time the church could accommodate a congregation of 1,560 people. The church was relocated and internally improved in 1801 and re-roofed in 10. Alterations were made to the center of the gallery in 1954. The Kirking of the Council is an important annual event in the life of the city of Inverness, dating back to a tradition dating back some four hundred years. During the service, God's blessing was sought on the work of the Deputies and elected Officials and on the life of the City. It is also an opportunity for the Council to recognize the contribution of the Christian community, as well as the contribution of all religious groups and voluntary organizations within the city, and to thank them. The church spire marks a gap in the tree line on the hill across the river. There you can find the vitrified remains of what is believed to be King Brude's palace, dating from 360 AD The records of the Kirk session of 25 August 1740 refer to certain repairs which were necessary in consequence of the use of the church by government forces as the house of Jacobite prisoners at the Battle of Culloden. Those condemned to death were taken out and executed in the cemetery. Near the west door you can see two stones, arrowed, one with two curved holes and the other with a V-shaped groove. They are separated by nine steps and in a straight line. It is believed that the prisoner, blindfolded, sat on one, or stood or kneeled behind it, while the executioner's musket rested in the slot of the other. Across the river, you can see Balnain House with its two tall chimneys. The wounded Hanoverians from Culloden were hospitalized there and are said to have been responsible for the execution of the prisoners. The bodies after the execution are buried under the path leading to the west porch next to the tree. The executioner was sometimes known to have missed with his shox and you will find an indentation in the back wall next to the "scissors" (tailor) stone, which appears to have been made with a musket ball. Here are the doors to the private tombs of the Mackintosh family of Raigmore, Aeneas AM Mackintosh, his wife and their seven children. Lachlan, a son, died aged 16 and was buried here in 1875. The mausoleum of the Robertsons of Inshes can be seen on the right. Dating from 1664, it is said to be a unique specimen of 17th century Scottish decorative stonework. Above the entrance, the Latin inscription says that Mary Purvis, mother of Janet Sinclair, wife of John Robertson of Inshes, is buried. Inside, among many notable features is a Father Willis organ, restored in 2010.

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Leakey’s Bookshop

Leakey's Bookshop is a bookstore that used to occupy a church. It had previously been an 18th century Gaelic church. The bookstore has been there for two decades (although its history as a bookstore dates back to the late 1970s). The arrangement of the books inside a church (which still maintains its church structure, only now filled with shelves full of books) makes the space very striking. So does the fact that they have a gigantic wood stove to heat the space when it's cold. The bookstore specializes in second-hand books and also an extensive collection of period prints and illustrations. St Stephen's was founded as a "daughter church" of Old High in 1897. It is a Gothic building of Morayshire ashlar stone, designed by WL Carruthers. The parish area includes the city centre, part of the Crown area and the southern suburbs of the city including Drummond and Lochardil. The Old High Church was up for sale with bids over £150,000 The first minister of the united office was the Reverend Peter W. Nimmo, who took office in August 2004. He had previously been minister of High Carntyne in Glasgow. The Rev. James Bissett, an ordained local minister, currently serves as alternate to the united office.

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Abertarff House

Built in 1593, this is one of the oldest houses in Inverness. It is an excellent example of 16th and 17th century domestic architecture and is the only house in the burgh to contain a toll staircase. Originally the home of Colonel Archibald Fraser of Beaufort and Abertarff (son of Lord Lovat of the '45 rebellion), it remained Fraser's property until the mid-19th century, when it was acquired by the National Commercial Bank of Scotland, which remained the owner. . for about 100 years. It was completely restored by the National Trust for Scotland in 1966 and served as its regional headquarters until its recent move to Balnain House on Huntly Street.

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Egypt War Memorial

The monument was erected in 1893 to commemorate the centenary of the Cameron Highlanders and later became a memorial to those who fell in the campaigns in Egypt and Sudan. It bears the names of 142 soldiers from Inverness and surrounding areas who lost their lives in these conflicts. It is made of Portland stone, just like the London Cenotaph. It was originally light gray in color, but was heavily covered in green algae and moss. Located in Station Square, Inverness, opposite Academy Street, it is marked with the various most important battles: Tel-el-Kebir, Khartoum, Egypt, Atbara and Khosheh and Guinness. The Memorial has a sphinx hidden behind the soldier's legs.

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Falcon Square - Mercat Cross

Falcon Foundry was one of several operating in Inverness when the iron foundry industry was part of the industrial scene here in the 19th century. It predated the Rose Street Foundry and was established in 1858 by John Falconer. It was originally next to Inverness railway station, but the main part was dismantled and rebuilt here during refurbishments in the late 1990s. The building now houses a shop and restaurant. The Mercat Cross in Plaza Falcón, by Gerald; It is a ten meter high sandstone pillar located in the center of the new plaza, crowned by a bronze unicorn and surrounded by a swooping falcon in various stages of its flight. It is seen catching its prey at its lowest point. The monument was designed by the artist and sculptor Gerald Laing (1936-2011), who had once set up a foundry. Later, one of his sons had founded the Black Isle Bronze Foundry in Nairn. It is an imaginative and impressive tribute to Falconer himself, the town's industrial past and the experience of the iron foundries. Opened in 2003, it is much larger and more striking than the old Mercat Cross, with its more serious heraldic unicorn carved by Andrew Davidson. A market cross, but not one that was created for the purpose of marking a traditional market. This very modern market cross is 11m high, comprising a 3-step square base and an ashlar stone pedestal, surmounted by nine bronze sculptures, including a prancing unicorn at the top. The column just below the unicorn are bronze sculptures of falcons depicted flying. A very unusual market junction, but well thought out as it is in Falcon Square.

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High Street

High Street is the main shopping street in Inverness. High Street runs east-west from Eastgate to Broad Street. This street is open to pedestrian traffic to provide shoppers with a safe and worry-free experience. The High Street is mainly made up of local Scottish boutiques with some larger retailers such as Top Shop, Lush and WH Smith found here. Smaller boutiques sell items perfect as souvenirs. Card shops, clothing, shoes and jewelery are just some of the items a shopper will find along the High Street. There are also several places to eat on the High Street. Try traditional Scottish food or look for fast food chains that give you a feeling of home. There are many interesting places to visit near the High Street. Some of them include Culloden Battlefield, Caledonian Canal, Cawdor Castle and Clava Cairns. A large shopping centre, Eastgate Shopping Centre, is just a few steps away from the High Street. The mall offers even more shopping and dining options.

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The Steeple

The current structure replaced an old bell tower that had existed since at least 1593. The attached building served as a tollbooth and included a courthouse and prison room. In 1692 the bell tower also contained a clock which had been repaired by Thomas Kilgour. The court and prison were rebuilt between 1789 and 1791; The old bell tower was reported to be in a dangerous state and was rebuilt at the same time. The architect was Alexander Laing and the construction cost was £1,598. A watch was provided by Sir Hector Munro MP for an additional £105. On August 13, 1816, the bell tower was damaged by an earthquake. The adjoining courthouse and prison were demolished in 1853 and replaced by a row of shops, but the bell tower was preserved. The bell tower is built in ashlar and has seven sections. The current clock was built by James Bridges of Glasgow and the hour and quarters are struck on a set of three bells, with a tinkle for the quarters. The clock mechanism was electrified in 1979 by James Ritchie and Sons of Edinburgh.

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