The Caledonian Canal connects the Scottish east coast at Inverness with the west coast at Corpach near Fort William in Scotland. The canal was constructed in the early nineteenth century by Scottish engineer Thomas Telford.
Swing bridge over the Caledonian Canal
Grave of John Telford, Kilmallie churchyard
Inscription on John Telford's grave.
Neptune's Staircase, the longest staircase lock in Britain.
Inverness is a city in the Scottish Highlands, having been granted city status in 2000. It is the administrative centre for The Highland Council and is regarded as the capital of the Highlands.
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Image: 2009 07 16 Inverness, Scotland
Image: Inverness Castle geograph.org.uk 4557736
Image: Inverness Public Library geograph.org.uk 3421847