Throwback pic from Highland Archives shows Highland folks have always loved a trek 'up the hill' to Fyrish

Highland Archives have shared a 19th century picture of the iconic Fyrish Monument near Alness.

The monument, which was originally painted white, is the latest in a number of interesting throwback pictures taken at locations around the Highlands.

A spokeswoman for Highland Archives, part of High Life Highland, said: "Fyrish Monument, near Alness, taken late 19th century.

"This monument, originally painted white and listed since 1971, was built by General Sir Hector Munro of Novar (1727-1806), funded by monies from his Indian campaigns and supposedly based on the gates of Nagapattinam."

Nagapattinam is in the state of Tamil Nadu in India, and due to the town's location on the coast, was a major port, trading with firstly Dutch, Portuguese until November 1871 when the town was conquered by the British East India Company.

Sir Hector was the ninth Commander in Chief of India between 1764 and 1765.

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