19 Signs You're A True Highlander

There are multiple sites throughout the Highlands, and they were once thought to hold the power to cure the sick. But as a kid you just visited them for the dirty socks hanging from the trees.

At 50p a go, the Ness Islands Rail was a bargain.

The Highlands are renowned for their diverse and wonderful wildlife. From wildcats to capercaillies, and the local blue hippos, we've got it all.

A trip down the A9 wasn't complete without attempting to spot the Soldier's Head rock formation in the hillside.

Don't be ridiculous, there aren't real Fairies here. Well, you know that now, right?

Forget the Med, Nairn beach had everything from crazy golf to a bandstand.

And you know that no real Highlander calls it the Greig Street Bridge.

From Moy to The Black Isle Show, summer revolved around them. Where else could you check out the latest John Deere, watch a parade of Highland Cows and ride "the shows", all in one place?

From tossing the caber to watching your dad compete in the tug-o-war, the games were an annual showcase of Scottish history and prowess.

Many a dreich rainy weekend was spent traipsing the museum. The highlight, of course, was greeting Felicity the puma.

Riding the near vertical drop flume in the Inverness Aquadome was basically a rite of passage for every Highland child.