Invited guests enjoyed sampling a range of tasty treats at Inverness's newest food zone.

Loch & Larder has opened in the Eastgate Shopping Centre in Inverness.

More than £2 million has being invested in the venture which offers local produce with a street food twist.

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To celebrate the occasion, shopping centre staff joined guests including business leaders at a special evening.

They included multi-award winning chef Gary Maclean who was crowned MasterChef: The Professionals Champion in 2016.

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