YOUR VIEWS: Tributes paid to Ironworks in Inverness
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Fans of the Ironworks paid tribute as it got set to close this weekend – and many people were unhappy at reported road changes for Inverness.
Tributes paid to Ironworks ahead of closure
“One of the greatest venue teams I’ve had the pleasure of working with as a promoter. Absolutely love Caroline and sending them all so much love and hope for finding a new home x” – Kirstie Wilson
“Sad for the city but I hope Caroline and co will find a new home for music in Inverness soon. Nothing compares.” – Jamie Stirking
“A fantastic local venue with top welcoming and attentive staff who are clearly music fans. I tip my hat to Caroline, the entire team and all the bands who have graced this fantastic venue for their unwavering support of quality music. Devastated to be losing this venue, a sad day.” – James Bain
“A big loss not only to Inverness town centre, which already has precious little else going on and also to the wider Highlands with no similar type/size of venue anywhere else.” – Fraser Morrison
“A huge loss to the Highlands and I still can’t believe this is actually happening – it’s madness!” – Andrew Grant
“I think someone has shot themselves in the foot with this decision – many folk travelled distances great and small to attend gigs there... another hotel is NOT the same.” – Niall Gordan
“The Haçienda of the Highlands!” – Paul Wareing
“I will miss the Ironworks very much.” – David Wilson
“It’s a real shame. I’ve had cracking nights there and saw all sorts. Inverness has taken a small step back towards cultural wasteland territory but we’re not there yet.” – Douglas MacDonald
Strong reaction to active travel plans
A controversial one-way system around Inverness Castle stood to be reinstated as part of a new active travel plan. Plans going to Highland Council’s economy committee last week included that suggestion, along with possible pedestrianisation of Queensgate, Union Street and Post Office Avenue in the city centre. Although the council later performed a U-turn the initial suggestion did not go down well with most readers.
“As a business owner in the Castle Street I can say there has been no discussion with us. Really impacted business before. I am sure it will again!” – Tania Korad Kennedy
“Scrapping the Lego Brick Road is about the only sensible thing they’ve done of late.” – Charles Bannerman
“Just remember we, all the public, voted these people in, so you can vote them out.” – Tiffer Forbes
“Great news I can cycle my bike in peace.” – Peter Hogg
“I personally think it’s a great idea !!!” – Michael Cameron
“Possibly the greatest idea since the invention of the glass hammer!” – George Gordon
“The idea of people ‘actively travelling’ into a city centre offering retail is a complete joke. Do people on foot or cycling carry much shopping home with them?” – Kim Corbett
“Please. No. Just tell me this is not a serious plan.” – Esther Dowey
“Can we withhold our council tax or raise a vote of no confidence in the council (Clowncil)?” – Frank A Mackenzie
