A Strictly Inverness competitor hosted a market on Saturday to showcase lots of local businesses
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Chlöe Gordon (23), from Dingwall, is a health and safety adviser at Scottish Water.
She hosted the event at the Craigmonie Hotel in Inverness with more than 20 stalls selling a range of products including jewellery, cocktails and plants.
A total of £1577 was raised through the event, including £102 donated by Shake-It! Sensory Sets.
The jam-packed event was enjoyed by many, and some vendors even sold out of their goods.
Special guest was psychic Pamela Duff, who did mini readings on the day and raffle tickets were on sale.
Ms Gordon is currently training intensively for the show in May, where 16 couples will battle it out to take top spot at the dance contest in aid of Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.
She wanted to support the hospice after hearing how amazing their care was.
“The Highland Hospice is a charity that has always been close to my heart. I lost both my nanny and granda to cancer,” she said.
“Although they didn’t require the support from the hospice, I know how amazing the support is through friends and family who have sadly required it. Therefore, I would like to do my part to support them.
“I love planning events as well as trying out new ways to lose weight, so this seemed like a fun way to incorporate the two and do my bit for an amazing charity at the same time.”
However, she does not hold high hopes in her dancing abilities: “I am the girl with the two left feet!”
She is partnered with Danny Murdoch, who is hosting his own fundraiser this Saturday at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness.
Guests will enjoy a three-course meal, performances from Torridon members, a raffle, auction and a DJ.
