A once popular Easter Ross pub and restaurant is set to reopen after the Inver Inn in Tain was sold to a new owner with plans to bring the venue back into use.
Sian Douglas has acquired the former hospitality business with vacant possession and says she wants to restore its place as a social hub for local people and visitors.
The Inver Inn previously operated as a pub and restaurant and had established a reputation for its food and service before closing.
Its modern dining room and lounge have been fully refurbished, with space for up to 24 diners.
The property occupies a prominent position in Tain, placing it within reach of both the town’s resident population and the steady flow of visitors travelling through Easter Ross.
Tain also sits close to attractions including Glenmorangie Distillery and the Dornoch Firth, while its position around 40 miles north of Inverness makes it a familiar stopping point for people exploring the North Highlands and travelling the NC500.
The sale was handled by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co
For the new owner, however, the attraction appears to be about more than the building and its location.
Sian said:
“I’m delighted to be taking on the mantle of running the Inver Inn.
“It’s a wonderful property set in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, and I can’t wait to have it open once again.
“I know it has a fond place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike, and I’m looking forward to re-establishing the social hub for the community, with the great service and dining that it has always been known for.”
No reopening date has yet been announced, but the acquisition brings the prospect of the former venue welcoming customers through its doors once again.
Simon Watson, Senior Business Agent Hospitality at Christie & Co, managed the sale.
He said:
“The sale of the Inver Inn demonstrates that demand remains strong for well-located hospitality assets across the Highlands, even where businesses are offered on a vacant possession basis.
“Buyers continue to recognise the opportunities available in established trading locations such as Tain, where strong local support is complemented by year-round visitor traffic.
“We wish the new owner every success as they look to bring this prominent venue back to life.”
For Tain, the sale means a familiar name now has the prospect of a new chapter rather than another former hospitality property sitting quiet.
And for Sian Douglas, the next job is the important one: getting the doors open and bringing the Inver Inn back to life.
