It was meant as a tribute to a well-thought-of local councillor after his untimely death.
But Black Isle man Billy Barclay’s widow was so touched by the gesture, she moved into a house on a street named after her late husband.
Jennifer Barclay admitted she felt lonely on the family farm after the death of her husband, who served as a councillor representing the Black Isle.
After choosing to move into Fortrose she found a house on a new development in the village which had been named Barclay Drive in his memory.
Mrs Barclay, who succeeded her husband on Highland Council, has now moved into a three bedroom detached villa.
She said: “I felt quite lonely on Boggiewell Farm after Billy died, so my thoughts were on eventually moving in to Fortrose.
“Then when I heard Barclay Drive had been named after him, and everyone saying what a nice tribute it is, I just had to go there and see for myself. The result of my visit is that I now live there.
“I enjoy being back in the village where it’s at the heart of it all and easier to see people. The street is so peaceful but it’s also lovely to hear children playing.”
Mr Barclay died in October 2013 after suffering a heart attack while working with cattle at the farm at Boggiewell near Fortrose.
The 62-year-old had served as an independent councillor for the area since 2003.
He was survived by his widow and his four children – three sons and a daughter.
His widow Mrs Barclay was elected to his seat weeks later in December.
She is contesting the seat again at the upcoming election.
Mrs Barclay’s new home at Barclay Drive is part of the new Chanonry Park development built by Inverness housebuilders Tulloch Homes.
Sales director Lynne Boyd, Tulloch Homes sales director, said: “We felt it highly appropriate to name Barclay Drive after a man who was so highly respected locally.
“But it’s a real bonus to now be able to welcome Jennifer Barclay as a new occupant of the street. I’m sure her husband would have approved.”
