Inverness residents reminded of festive posting deadlines

Today is the last recommended posting date for second class mail to be posted to arrive in time for Christmas.

Royal Mail is encouraging customers in Inverness to post early to help with the bumper Christmas mailbag experienced at this time of year.

The last recommended posting date for first class mail is Friday, to ensure that parcels, letters and cards arrive with loved ones before the big day.

However any customers who miss these dates can still use the Special Delivery service until Monday.

Customers should also ensure their Christmas mail arrives safely by writing the address clearly and always including the full postcode.

A spokesman said: "Royal Mail is encouraging customers to post early this December, a campaign that they have run since the 1800s, to encourage people to beat the Christmas rush and make sure their letters and parcels arrive on time.

"To ensure that your mail arrives safely, there are a few key things to remember. Make sure the full address is written clearly on the item of mail, and always include the full postcode.

"Customers should also ensure that the correct amount of postage has been applied to avoid any delays or extra charges for the recipient."

Full information on pricing is available on the Royal Mail website, and at local Post Office branches.

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