A History of Inverness - Local Histories
By the early 20th century Inverness had a population of 21,000. Inverness doubled in size during the 20th century. Meanwhile, the … See more
Inverness is often called the capital of the Highlands. Inverness means the mouth of the River Ness. It is an ancient settlement. In the 6th century AD, St Columba is supposed to have visited the Pictish king Brude at his fortress there. Centuries later, in 1040, Macbeth is … See more
Thornbush Quay was built in 1817. The Caledonian Canal was built in 1822 to link East and West Scotland. However, it was not a great success. Yet the railway reached Inverness in 1855 and it boosted the town because it made it much easier for tourists to reach … See more
During the 16th century and the 17th century, Inverness was a busy port and market town. In 1591 it was granted a new charter called the Golden Charter. In 1562 Queen Mary came to … See more
Inverness Castle was enlarged in the early 18th century by George Wade. The Jacobites captured the fort in March 1746. However, after the … See more
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The History of Inverness - Hidden Scotland
WEBShipbuilding had been an industry in Inverness since the Middle Ages, and this and related industries such as rope and sail making, continued to be prominent into the …
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WEBShipwrights were in demand throughout the Middle Ages and gained more and more respect as their creations helped win wars and conquer new territories. This was a …
Working 'on The Tools' Some Women In Shipbuilding Trades On …
WEBThis blog only looks at women working in the Clydeside shipyards which constituted about 90% of the Scottish shipbuilding industry. However, women were doing similar war …
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WEBSep 18, 2012 · Many Europeans never saw the sea or had contact with any vessels other than river craft; others were skillful and careful ship builders and navigators gradually …
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WEBSep 22, 2015 · The main industries in Inverness during this period included shipbuilding, rope making, sail making, tanning and wool. In 1817 a sheep market began in …
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