Inverness legend immortalised at Victorian Market
Joke shop legend immortalised at city market
A true legend of Inverness has been immortalised in the same Victorian Market that she was an integral part of for many decades. Nancy Rattray and her iconic joke shop were a landmark fixture for the best part of almost six decades. A permanent memorial plaque along with a star on the spot where her shop once stood have now been unveiled.
“Awwwww, well done whoever instigated that.” - Pat Morrison
“Visited every time we were up on holiday, always bought something from her, she took great delight in demonstrating the jokes which I would test out on my old aunties we were visiting.” - Gordon Dryburgh
“Many happy visits as a kid! There were the false teeth with a whistle in one of the teeth, expanding worms that you could drop into someone’s cold drink. Best of all was the plastic scrape that you could stick on someone’s car. Caught poor Dad out with that!” - Fiona Mackenzie
“Nancy had the BEST selection of heavy metal t-shirts ever! I bought so many from her over the years! I went in one weekend and was looking through her t-shirts and she said "I have some new Nirvana and Iron Maiden ones in if you’re interested" She was an absolute gem. RIP.” - Donna Glennie
“A wonderful joy of a lady. Always said hello and remember queuing up for Halloween or even on a Saturday for the joke shop. A wonderful idea.” - John H Mack
“Nancy was the kindest and most genuine person that you could ever meet, she will always be remembered.” - Hew Morrison
“Lovely lady. Always had a smile on her face and always had time for a blether. LEGEND.” - Marion Ross
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