Mikeysline entrance gets mural makeover
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STUDENTS from Inverness College UHI have helped transform the entrance to a Highland suicide prevention charity.
The alleyway leading to Mikeysline's Hive centre in Academy Street, Inverness has been reinvented thanks to the students, who created a bright, colourful mural.
Planters and a bench have also been installed outside the entrance to the centre, which helps people who are struggling with mental ill-health.
The students carried out the work as part of the Prince's Trust TEAM project, the first time it has been delivered in the Highlands.
The project's programme leader, Donna Dingwall, said: "Many young people struggle with mental health issues so this charity really resonated with our students.
"They rolled up their sleeves and have done a fantastic job – I'm so proud of them.
"I know the students have personally got a lot out of doing this project and we hope it makes a massive different to the charity and the people who use the service."
Mikeysline support worker Adriana Klick said: "The idea behind the mural is the journey we take through our days and the struggles we can face with mental health, and the imagery is something I think people can really relate to.
"I am immensely grateful to the students for choosing us as their community project. The skills that they have applied have made a huge impact on our local community and I am certain people who visit us will feel even more welcome when greeted by this wonderful mural."
