Inverness market to stay open for essential businesses

The Victorian Market in Inverness will stay open when the Highlands moves into Level 4 restrictions on December 26.

While many businesses will be required to close, noting that all non-essential shops must close in line with the Scottish Government announcement on Saturday December 19, those who offer essential goods and services are being given the opportunity to stay open.

Victorian Market manager, Jo Murray said: "It has been a tough year for everyone here in the market but we remain committed to supporting the businesses as best we can throughout any possible further Covid disruption we may face

A number of businesses located in the market have indicated that they consider that they qualify to stay open under Scottish Government guidance for the impending Tier 4 restrictions that are due to begin on Boxing Day.

The Victorian Market will remain open for the following businesses: Ambience Café – take away only, Milk Bar – take away only, Inverness Denture Design, Hastie & Dyce Butcher, Duncan Fraser Fishmonger and Café de Paulo – take away only.

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