In a message dated 14/09/00 6:03:09 PM Central Daylight Time, CBlaney896@aol.com writes: << Does anyone have access to a trade directory for Inverness town around 1900-1919, please? I am seeking information on a grocery shop "somewhere near the harbour" in Inverness, possibly called Mackay's. I have a relative called Alexand(e)rina Mackay who may have been connected with such a business. She died, aged approx. 35, in early 1919, a victim of the flu epidemic. Also, has anyone any connection with a journalist (or someone connected with newspapers in Inverness) called John Macleod, during the years of the First World War? Any information welcome. Many thanks. Cecilia Blaney >> If I am not mistaken the shop carried on business until the 60ties and had a blue and white sign just before you came to the train bridge down the Kessock Ferry area. I can't remember the street, (old-timers creeping in) but the bus ran by it for those with money for the bus, we wee ones walk past. I believe it was dry goods, cans and stuff as apposed to a green grocer. It was quite close to a Y or turn off in the road. If you get a map of Inverness and work back from the ferry it is on the Town side of the train bridge about 6 blocks I think. Or it may be another shop I am thinking of, but I am sure my aunt Bessie shopped there and that the name was Mr. MacKay. DaveM.