THERE was a good turn-out for the dolphin watch at South Kessock on 29th July. In warm but windy conditions a fair-sized crowd - around 50 in the course of the afternoon - waited a considerable time, and were eventually rewarded. The dolphins put on quite a display from about 4.55pm to 6.20pm, unfortunately after many of the people had given up looking.

Highland Council Countryside Ranger, Katy Stirling, who organised the event along with her assistant Lucy, is pictured below keeping the youngsters entertained with a giant snakes-and-ladders-type environmental board game.

The Ranger Service runs a number of events throughout the year in Inverness and along Loch Ness-side including bug-hunting safaris, botanical walks and bat-seeking expeditions. Upcoming events include: Saturday 15th September for “Time Travel at Torvean” an event for Geology Week and then Sunday 30th September sees an Autumn Colours walk at Foyers and then a Bronze Age event at Abriachan to celebrate Highland Archaeology Week. More details on 01463 724260.