Due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the planned date of the purchase of the South Tower by The Highland Council has changed.
The Highland Council was due to complete its purchase of the building on 1 May 2020 and this is now likely to happen once the current period of lockdown is lifted.
The date to complete the purchase has not been set but will become clearer when arrangements for the easing of social distancing are known.
The associated work to erect hoardings around the castle buildings for the construction period, which were due to be put in place following the purchase, will also be programmed after the period of lockdown begins to ease.
The Castle project will support economic growth in the city and throughout the Highland area, creating a sustainable, viable and must-see attraction that will celebrate the spirit of the Highlands.
Provost of Inverness,Cllr Helen Carmichael, said:
“This project is vital to the regeneration of our city centre and the wider tourism economy of the Highland region and we are looking forward to pushing ahead with its implementation once the period of lockdown is eased.
“However, our priority just now must be the response to the ongoing Covid-19 emergency and keeping people safe at this time.”
