A new collection of images of Highland travellers from the 1920s to the 1940s have been discovered. All photos courtesy of the Gordon Shennan Collection, Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, High Life Highland.
5. The 'cruelty man'
The photographer's nickname, 'the cruelty man', belied his warm and kindly personality. He became known as someone interested, not only in protecting vulnerable children, but also as a person who would gladly help struggling parents. Photo: Gordon Shennan
6. Our home
Woman and boy at the entrance to their bow tent. Photo: Gordon Shennan
7. Moving on
A piper escorts a travelling family, with some of their possessions - including a set of pipes - wheeled along in the pram. Photo: Gordon Shennan
8. A friend in need
Man and dog wait for the kettle to boil. Through his work Gordon Shennan became a genuine friend of many travelling families, and was welcomed into the sites. He is known to have shared the food he had in times of need. Photo: Gordon Shennan