Inverness, Highlands

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Inverness

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Inverness. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Inverness, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Inverness
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Inverness in 1965

Inverness in 2005

Old Maps of Inverness

Historic Maps of Inverness and the local area.

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Map of Inverness in 1908-1912

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Sheet Maps of Inverness

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Inverness and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Books about Inverness
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1 photo books on Inverness and the surrounding area.

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Memories of Inverness
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Caledonian Hotel Ballroom

This wondeful hotel was a show-topper in 1948. I could never have afforded to stay here. However my friends and I often came here Saturday evenings to enjoy the party atmosphere and dance the night away. The highlight of this hotel's ballroom was the 'sprung floor' Plus the advantage of having two stages, one at each end of the ballroom, This meant that on one stage held a 'Modern' dance band, and a ...see more

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Grandmother Lived At Balnain House

My grandmother was widowed in 1920, her husband having stayed in the Army to tend the graves in France where he succumbed to influenza. Grandmother was left to bring up 6 children on her own with little money. She was given a brand new council house (Dunain Road I think) but could not afford the rent and had to move into a 2 room flat in Balnain House. How on earth she managed I will never know ...see more

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Grandmother Lived At Balnain House