Your Pictures: Highland 2007

Construction of the stage in front of Inverness castle was hampered by frequent rain and growing winds.

Workmen were in good humour despite atrocious conditions high above Bank Street, preparing the stage for Jack McConnell's opening speech

Thomas (6) and Anna (8) with dad Robert paid an early visit to Falcon Square, coming straight from school to watch rehearsals by French aerial ballet company Transe Express.

A drummer with French aerial ballet company Transe Express rehearses in Falcon Square.

A musician with French aerial ballet company Transe Express rehearses in Falcon Square

Young musicians from celebrated Ross-shire group Fèis Rois performed before the re-opening of Inverness museum and art gallery.

First Minister Jack McConnell officially re-opened the refusbished Inverness museum and art gallery.

Fireworks over Inverness castle

French aerial ballet company Transe Express brought the Monster street party to a spectacular close with a performance high above Falcon Square.

Transe Express high above Falcon Square.

The fireworks still were not over when Transe Express returned to earth, with the audience being treated to another flame-lit performance. All pictures courtesy of Andrew Smith.

Fireworks explode over Inverness Castle

French aerial ballet group Transe Express in action

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