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Visitors to the historic Victorian Market in Inverness city centre have been enjoying a series of art installations in what were empty units.

The Super Market exhibition was curated by the artists’ collective, Circus Artspace, in collaboration with market bosses and ran until Sunday.

A total of 18 artists took part and they were invited to take inspiration from the market’s history, paying tribute to the wide variety of former shops and previous tenants.

The end result was a series of window commissions and film works, alongside children’s weekend workshops, which were delivered following Covid-19 guidelines in the market hall.

Market manager Jo Murray said: “It has been great to collaborate with Circus Artspace and I am delighted that we have been able to host this event to showcase their creative work in the city centre.

“The hall is about to change but in the final weeks before the development starts, we hope to bring some cheer and support to the businesses still trading in this area, namely Svetlana haberdashery, Inverness Denture Design and Double T. To recognise and appreciate some of the previous tenants and past history is very fitting.”

Highland Council is due to begin the ambitious refurbishment of the market hall, which was originally known as the Fish Hall, next month.

Inverness Provost Helen Carmichael said the development would help support independent businesses.

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