The Inverness Family Visitors Centre at the city’s prison hosted an early jubilee tea party

The event allowed people with loved ones in prison to meet and mark the occasion.

People enjoyed cake, tea and coffee and a chance to socialise.

The centre hosts events regularly that aim to encourage people with loved ones inside the prison to have a support system and place to relax.

Sarah Sproul, organiser and practice team leader at the centre, said: “I wanted to host the event to be a part of celebrating the Queen’s jubilee because it’s a great milestone and also it was another good reason for myself to arrange to meet families in the hub and share a bit of a chat, a cup of tea and cake and have a bit of a scene to socialise with.

“With Covid, we stopped things so it’s a good reason to get back to do this.”

She hopes the event helped to reconnect a network of people who had been apart during lockdown.

“I can use this celebration to re-congregate a support group,” Sarah said.

“It’s about introducing new families to each other in a safe and social environment which is really important to me.

“The support group helps a whole range of discussions and works with outside agencies to support the family with a loved one inside.”