Inverness airport – its Gaelic name is Port-adhair Inbhir Nis - is located at Dalcross, Scotland, and is the main gateway for travelers to the north of Scotland, as well as operating some flights to Europe.

Built in 1940, it was widely used during WWII for flight training purposes and opened for civil operations in 1947.

British European Airways (BEA) commenced flights to London-Heathrow in the 70s using a combination of Hawker Siddeley Trident jets and Vickers Viscounts.

In 1974, BEA and British Overseas Airways corporation (BOAC) merged, along with Cambrian and Northeast Airlines, to form British Airways.

This menu, dated in December of that year, was to celebrate the completion of runway development undertaken by Britain’s Civil Aviation Authority at Inverness Airport. Of course, good Scottish whisky was part of the drinks offering.

As well as commercial flights, the upgrade meant that the airport also began handling helicopter and private jet charters.

Today, Inverness Airport is a thriving concern with British Airways, Easyjet, KLM and Loganair flying daily,  seasonal flights operated by charter holiday companies, and a helipad.