The Highland saw at once that if this branch were built , it would be easy for the GNoSR to demand running powers into Inverness to reach its branch .
In that way the rival company would have gained access to the Highland 's stronghold .
The Highland saw at once that if this branch were built , it would be easy for the GNoSR to demand running powers into Inverness to reach its branch , and in that way the rival company would have gained access to the Highland 's stronghold .