FOR SALE: Old High Church in Inverness is on the market in 'once-in-a-lifetime purchase opportunity'

Old High Church in Inverness has been put on the market.

It is being advertised on the Church of Scotland website for offers over £150,000.

The historic church hosted its final service earlier this year.

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It has been judged to be no longer financially viable to operate.

Plans for the potential sale of the church emerged 12 months ago.

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Sales material from the Church of Scotland states: "Impressive A-listed church occupying a prominent position overlooking the River Ness in the city centre of Inverness. The historic property dates from 1769/1772 with a late 16th century tower with lower structure dating from 14th century. The tower houses the city (old burgh) clock and curfew bell, the latter still ringing daily under the auspices of the Highland Council.

"The property presents a once-in-a-lifetime purchase opportunity for the right buyer. The church is the oldest in Inverness and stands on a low hill known as St Michael's Mount.

"Inverness is the capital city of the Highlands and is a sought-after area of the country. The city is very appealing with a wide range of facilities, catering to all. The surrounding countryside of the Scottish Highlands is varied from rolling farmland of the coast to the inland rugged mountains."

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