Inverness Fairways Business Park blaze investigations continue with Police Scotland carrying out house-to-house enquiries
Detectives are continuing to investigate following a wilful fire-raising at Fairways Business Park in Inverness - with officers carrying out house-to-house enquiries.
The blaze on Saturday, March 8, completely gutted a building containing five different shop units - including SJ Travel Centre, Scottish Premium Seafoods, a Harry Gow bakery, and Hair Chic hairdressers.
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It occurred shortly before midnight when a dark grey Skoda Octavia was deliberately reversed into business premises and the building was set on fire.
The fire was put out by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and no one was injured. The fire caused extensive damage to several business units and the area remains closed to the public.
A man wearing a balaclava was seen running away from the fire towards Sir Walter Scott Drive immediately following the incident.
Officers are continuing to carry out house-to-house enquiries and are reviewing relevant CCTV from in and around the area.
Detective Inspector Caroline MacKay said: “We are very keen to speak to anyone who may have been in the Druid Temple area between 11.30pm and midnight on Saturday evening who may have seen the Skoda or any other vehicles or people acting suspiciously around that time.
“In particular, I would ask any road users there who have dash cam or recording equipment to check their footage. There may be images which could prove vital to our investigation.
"If you saw anything, or anyone, acting suspiciously then please do get in touch with us.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0032 of 9 March, 2025. Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give your information anonymously.
