Have you made any memories at Northern Meeting Park?
Built in 1864, the Northern Meeting Park is a beloved green space in Inverness.
It holds a historic connection to the Highland Games and is a hub for other sports and cultural events.
Now, people are being invited to share their memories of the park for a project as part of its restoration.
The project, backed by the National Heritage Lottery Fund, is led by High Life Highland, in collaboration with Highland Council.
Project manager is Helen Smith from Rowan Tree Consulting, working with Interpretaction and DUFI Arts.
She said: “The Park means a lot to a whole range of people in Inverness and the Highlands, who will have stories to tell about school sports days, cricket matches, piping, Highland dancing, Highland Games, the Inverness Tattoo, the ‘Kilt is our Delight’ show, the Marymas Fair, and the many other activities, events and festivals which have taken place there.
“This project is designed to let people share their memories of the Park, find out more about its history and significance, and help design the new interpretation that visitors and local people can enjoy on-site and online.”
More information about to get involved will be appearing online at the end of July.
In addition to the new project, a separate refurbishment effort is already well underway.
This includes the restoration of the Park’s Victorian grandstand and the construction of a new community pavilion, funded by the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund.
