Finally: Scaffolding to go at Inverness city centre eyesore

THE end appears in sight at last for unsightly scaffolding that has blighted Inverness city centre for most of the past decade.

Work to demolish the interior of the fire-ravaged former Eastgate Hostel building that began in March – six years on from the April 2013 blaze – is set to be completed early next month.

Although the original plan had been to dismantle the frontage stone by stone and mark blocks for reuse in a rebuild, the facade will now be retained after studies revealed additional support could be installed on the interior to keep it erect.

Work is expected to be completed by June 6 – to the relief of traders and businesses who praised the Inverness Courier for keeping up the pressure for action.

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