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By Imogen James

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Sophie Warne, A Sip of Colour, Inverness. Picture: James Mackenzie
Sophie Warne, A Sip of Colour, Inverness. Picture: James Mackenzie

Food, drinks and a variety of arts and crafts were for sale at a spring crafters fair at Inverness Leisure last Saturday.

Hosted by Moray Car Boot Sales, more than 90 crafters set up stalls to showcase their goods including home-made chocolates, art and jewellery.

Spring Craft Fair in Inverness Leisure Centre: Inverness Leisure Centre interior. Picture: James Mackenzie.
Spring Craft Fair in Inverness Leisure Centre: Inverness Leisure Centre interior. Picture: James Mackenzie.

There was lots of Easter fun for children including a free Easter egg hunt and a face painter as well as live music all day.

More than 170 youngsters took part in the egg hunt where they received a free treat.

Spring Craft Fair in Inverness Leisure Centre: Robert Day from Drumnadrochit selling his partner's art at the Dolina stall. Picture: James Mackenzie.
Spring Craft Fair in Inverness Leisure Centre: Robert Day from Drumnadrochit selling his partner's art at the Dolina stall. Picture: James Mackenzie.

The organisers supported the British Staffordshire Bull Terrier Association where toys and dog treats were on sale.

A spokeswoman for the event said: “Thank you so much to everyone who joined us on Saturday in Inverness again for our big spring crafters fair – we were delighted to be back in the big city.

Spring Craft Fair in Inverness Leisure Centre: Lorena Bujalance at her My Little Thingamabobs stall. Picture: James Mackenzie.
Spring Craft Fair in Inverness Leisure Centre: Lorena Bujalance at her My Little Thingamabobs stall. Picture: James Mackenzie.

“A big thank you to all the stall holders, staff, customers and shoppers that came along to support the market.

“We hope you enjoy your shopping and goodies.”

Spring Craft Fair in Inverness Leisure Centre: Martin Samuels selling Adam Dwyer's Great Glen Gin from Drumnadrochit. Picture: James Mackenzie.
Spring Craft Fair in Inverness Leisure Centre: Martin Samuels selling Adam Dwyer's Great Glen Gin from Drumnadrochit. Picture: James Mackenzie.
Spring Craft Fair in Inverness Leisure Centre: Jacqueline McKinnon, Strathconon Highland Organix. Picture: James Mackenzie.
Spring Craft Fair in Inverness Leisure Centre: Jacqueline McKinnon, Strathconon Highland Organix. Picture: James Mackenzie.

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