The Greyfriars Bobby of the Highlands

The Greyfriars Bobby of the Highlands

The Victorian Market was originally built in 1870 by Inverness Town Council to serve the growing town and it quickly became a bustling hub for local commerce. However, one fateful night in 1889, disaster struck in the form of a devastating fire that ravaged the entire...
The History of the Victorian Market

The History of the Victorian Market

As the Royal Burgh of Inverness grew in size and population, particularly in the 19th century, the Town Council realised the need for a ‘Covered Market’. In Victorian Britain, many towns and cities had market arcades, with small shops and stalls in a long, narrow...