Highland Council has launched a public consultation on plans to reshape transport around Inverness Station Quarter, with residents invited to comment until 10 April 2026.
The feasibility study, carried out with HITRANS and Scotland’s Railway, explores the creation of a new multi modal transport interchange bringing buses, coaches, rail, active travel and car parking together in one joined up hub.
Early concepts include upgrades to Inverness Bus Station, improvements to Inverness Rail Station, a replacement multi storey car park and a dedicated Active Travel Hub.
The idea is to create a transport gateway that works better for people moving around the city and for those arriving in the Highlands from further afield.
Councillor Ian Brown, Leader of Inverness and Area, said:
“This fantastic proposal aims to integrate bus, coach, rail, active travel, and car parking into a future-proofed, inclusive and sustainable transport interchange, which has the potential to have a transformative impact on the experience of not only those living and working in the city, but also the thousands of visitors travelling through Inverness and the Highlands every year.
“The next stage of the proposal is to engage with the public to share the findings of the study and present potential options for consideration.
“All feedback and suggestions received will inform the progress and direction of the project and we look forward to hearing from our communities.”
Councillor Ken Gowans, Chair of Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee and a HITRANS board member, said:
“This proposal represents a major step forward in our vision to create a comprehensive transport and active travel hub which would be transformational for Inverness.
“I look forward to seeing this crucial project progress and working closely with partners to ensure the proposals will bring significant benefits for residents, visitors and communities throughout the Highlands.”
A public drop in event will be held at Inverness Library on Wednesday 11 March 2026 from 11am to 6.30pm, giving people the chance to see the plans and speak directly to those involved.
For a city that acts as the gateway to the Highlands, how people arrive and move through Inverness matters.
The consultation now puts the next step in the hands of the public.
The consultation will run until 10 April 2026 and can be accessed here
