Inverness Town House tours to commence in summer

Tours of the Inverness Town House are due to commence this summer led by professional guides from the Highlands of Scotland Tour Guides Association (HOSTGA).

Members of The Highland Council’s Inverness City Committee have agreed to
run a series of tours of the historic building over the summer months, with an exact end date to be set depending on business levels.

The tour dates and times are:

Provost Jimmy Gray, Chairman of The Highland Council’s Inverness City Committee said: “I am delighted that we will be running public tours of Inverness Town House, which is a jewel in the crown of our city’s history. There are some great stories to be told and some magnificent works of art and artefacts within the building that can fascinate even those who work there on a daily basis. I am sure that the tours will prove a great success not just with visitors to Inverness but also with those who live here.”

Members also approved funding of up to £2,000 from the Inverness Common Good Fund to underwrite any potential financial shortfall arising from the running of a programme of tours.

The tours will last approximately one hour and cost adults £4.50 and concessions £3.00, Under 16's free.

Bookings will be made through the neighbouring VisitScotland Information Centre. Each tour will commence at the Town House public entrance on Castle Street before visiting key areas of the building and exiting by the main door. The tours will cover external features of the Town House and neighbouring buildings before finishing at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

Further information is available on the Council's website at: www.www.highland.gov.uk/townhousetours

For further information please contact: Colin Simpson, Tourism Co-ordinator, The Highland Council tel: 01463 244168.