08/06/2026
Tyrone Oakley was working as a heritage lead-worker on Inverness Castle when he came across a striking piece of Douglas Fir that had been removed to make way for a lift shaft to the new viewing platform on the South Tower. This end rafter had a distinctive hewn corner and old black square nails and Tyrone knew instinctively that he could give it a new lease of life whilst retaining its historical legacy. This hand carved bowl has the Key to Inverness on the underneath providing an unexpected finishing touch. ‘Inverness Castle Bowl’ represents a legacy of workmanship spanning three centuries.