PICTURES: Families turn out for Highland hotel’s festive market

By Federica Stefani

Published: 19:30, 10 December 2020

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Beaufort Hotel Christmas Charity Bash for Mikeysline and MFR Cash for Kids..Allan, Marissa and Naomi McGuire waiting to see Santa..Picture: James Mackenzie..

An Inverness hotel was full of Christmas spirit at the weekend as it played host to an event in support of two charities.

The Beaufort Hotel hosted a Christmas market with a grotto and activities for kids to raise funds for local charities Mikeysline and MFR Cash for Kids.

Beaufort Hotel Christmas Charity Bash for Mikeysline and MFR Cash for Kids..Ewan Harper and Gordon Mason from Gordon Leather Gifts..Picture: James Mackenzie..

Guests were able to meet Santa and browse the stalls, with more than 30 local businesses taking part.

Ryan Forbes, who became a partner at the hotel in June and manages the food and drinks side of the business, said: “The weekend went very well – although the weather was not great on Saturday we really had many people coming in. Kids were able to meet Mrs Claus, enjoy a hot chocolate and have stories read to them in our grotto.”

Beaufort Hotel Christmas Charity Bash for Mikeysline and MFR Cash for Kids..Claire Macleod from The Wee Scots Book Nook in Kirkhill..Picture: James Mackenzie..

The first time the hotel has held a Christmas market, Mr Forbes said it was organised to bring the festive mood to locals in difficult times.

Beaufort Hotel Christmas Charity Bash for Mikeysline and MFR Cash for Kids..Emily and Jacob Akacka were delighter to meet Santa..Picture: James Mackenzie..

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