Highland Capital's Victorian Market sees stonework repairs finished
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Repairs to the decorative stonework at the Academy Street entrance of Inverness Victorian Market have been completed.
The work, part of an ambitious improvement plan, was funded by £30,256 from the Inverness Townscape Heritage Project and £12,967 from the Inverness Common Good Fund.
Market manager Jo Murray said the facade entrance was the only original part of the market to survive following its almost complete destruction by fire in 1889.
"It is therefore so important that this original feature is preserved and maintained," she said.
"Now those visiting the market will be able to see the fine stonework detail of the Corinthian column tops and the beautiful animal head designs clearly again.”
City councillor Jimmy Gray, chairman of the Inverness Townscape Heritage Project, said: “It is important the market is regularly maintained and retains an attractive appearance in the heart of Inverness.
"The grants from Inverness Townscape Heritage Project and Inverness Common Good Fund have helped preserve the beautiful entrance and its history.
“I hope locals and visitors to the market will appreciate it for many years to come."
