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PICTURES: Inverness Creative Academy’s summer market is showcase for creativity in Highlands





Fine artist Cecilia Mann (left) and Inverness Openarts Group member Ali Mackay at Inverness Creative Academy's summer market. Pictures: Gair Fraser.
Fine artist Cecilia Mann (left) and Inverness Openarts Group member Ali Mackay at Inverness Creative Academy's summer market. Pictures: Gair Fraser.

Talented artisans from across the Highlands displayed their wares at a summer market at the Inverness Creative Academy.

The event, which took place over three days, celebrated local creativity and craftsmanship.

As well as taking in the lively atmosphere, visitors were also able to take a look at the building which was previously the Inverness Royal Academy.

Visual artist Libby Mitchell (right) and ceramicist Lacrista Morton, both based at Inverness Creative Academy.
Visual artist Libby Mitchell (right) and ceramicist Lacrista Morton, both based at Inverness Creative Academy.

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Local DJ Meggidh Fraser supplied the music on the opening night.
Local DJ Meggidh Fraser supplied the music on the opening night.

The weekend’ event started with guests being treated to special musical guest, local DJ Meggidh Fraser, who played funky beats in the former school building’s assembly hall.

Artists and makers at the ready for opening night.
Artists and makers at the ready for opening night.

During the weekend, visitors were able to support the local creative community by shopping at more than 30 stalls where artisans offered unique, hand-crafted goods and artworks to suit all tastes.

The event took place in the former Inverness Royal Academy building.
The event took place in the former Inverness Royal Academy building.

The range of goods included crafted jewellery, textiles, ceramics, paintings and prints.

Inverness Darkroom committee members Shona Graham-Taylor and Rhys Campbell.
Inverness Darkroom committee members Shona Graham-Taylor and Rhys Campbell.

The Inverness Creative Academy building was previously the site of Inverness Royal Academy until 1980 before the institution moved to Culduthel Road.

Inverness artist Angela Macmillan, of Wee Norrag.
Inverness artist Angela Macmillan, of Wee Norrag.

The building underwent a £6 million refurbishment over four years before officially reopening as a creative hub in 2020 to meet the demand for arts facilities in the Highlands. .

Wasps marketing officer Fiona Allan takes a look at the cheese slicers from Fodderty Woodturning.
Wasps marketing officer Fiona Allan takes a look at the cheese slicers from Fodderty Woodturning.

It is operated by Wasps (Workshop and Artists Studio Provision Scotland), the UK’s largest provider of artist studios.


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