Take 5 Fridays: Our most read stories from the past week
April 2 - April 9
1. Inverness chipper nets top UK award
An Inverness fish and chip shop is toasting sizzling success in a prestigious national industry award.
McLeod’s Fish & Chips, of Grant Street, was named by leading trade publication Fry Magazine as one of the 50 best – from among more than 10,000 – in the UK.
2. Loch Ness-side campsite up for sale for over £2 million
A major Loch Ness campsite has been put up for sale for the first time – with prices starting at £2 million.
Loch Ness Shores, which sits right next to the shore of the loch in Foyers, has been placed on the market for offers over £2 million.
Read more: 'Monster opportunity' as major Loch Ness campsite goes on market for more than £2 million
3. Costs of new units in revamped Inverness Victorian Market described as 'bizarre'
Tenants wanting to move into the revamped Victorian Market in Inverness will have to pay more than £47,000 a year for the most expensive unit – raising speculation over whether there will be sufficient uptake.
The £1.6 million project to create a vibrant destination is moving forward, with takers being sought for 15 new units due to open early next year.
Follow the story: Costs of new units in revamped Inverness Victorian Market described as 'bizarre'
4. Family-run city butcher shop sold as owner prepares to retire
An end of an era has arrived for a well-known butchers after the century-old family business was sold to another Highland firm.
Duncan Fraser has sold his Inverness business to fellow butchers John M Munro Ltd in Dingwall – ending a family association with the Highland capital shop that stretches all the way back to its inception in 1911.
Read more: Inverness butcher shop Duncan Fraser & Son sold to fellow Highland company
5. Inverness veterinary practice worker left with life-changing injuries thanks well-wishers
A veterinary practice worker left with life-changing injuries following an accident in Inverness last month has thanked well-wishers for their kind messages.
Erica Campbell was was walking along Southside Road in the Crown district when she was hit by a white Mercedes lorry.
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