A recent trip to Inverness revealed an entirely different side to the city from the one we saw on our last trip. This time we were lucky enough to stay at Ardgarry BnB and were advised by our host to try the Ness Island Walk.
The ring route takes about 2 hours depending upon the starting point, but within 20 minutes walk from the Greig Street Bridge we were in woodland beside the fast running River Ness.
There are plenty of things to see on the banks of the river, but the islands offer a complete retreat from the built environment….well, almost.
The most exciting discovery of the walk was the sculptural seating nestled in quiet spots among the trees.
Most of the seats appeared to be fabricated from a single solid piece of wood, except this one. Some were more comfy than others.
No, no luck today.
Lovely languorous lines.
Even the picnic setting was kinky!
We tired a little on the way back…
Pass the lineament?
Amazing benches.
Lovely to see this – glad you are enjoying your trip.
Yes, aren’t they unusual?
Thanks Diana!
Philippa, you never stop entertaining me w/ your insightful observations about art and the world around you (such as those magnificent sculptural benches!) And…that humorous last photo!! I miss you in blog-land, but so happy your travels have been so lovely. We readers get to experience all these fab places through your perspective!
Thanks Patricia. More to tell soon, mostly good!
You poor ‘Elderly People’ – looks as if the sculptures didn’t bum you out enough 😉 – great post Philippa – happy trails…
Glad you liked that John. Do you mean we weren’t turned into street bums? Almost happened in Rome!
That elderly sign is a hoot at the best of times, even better to see it come alive! Have fun, those Ness Islands look so comforting!
Yes, good to have a laugh about it. There was a sign further on with the words “elderly people” and underneath some wit had written “suck” – really hilarious I thought. A much younger person I spoke to at breakfast next day had cringed when she saw it. Nice of her to be PC for me.
Life sucks for anyone in want of a good set of teeth!
yeth!
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