An area around an entrance to the Victorian Market has been closed after masonry fell from a building.

The Union Street entrance has been "secured" by Highland Council officials, and an investigation is now under way.

The owner of the building has been informed and the street is restricted in the interest of public safety.

A Highland Council spokeswoman said: “Following an incident involving falling masonry at the Union Street entrance to the Victorian Market the immediate area has been secured so that the council’s building standards team can investigate.

"The public are advised that passage through Union Street will be restricted in the interests of public health and safety.

"Building standards are making contact with the property owner."

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