A design update has been revealed for the forthcoming Inverness Castle Experience.
The castle is due to open to the public in 2025.
New details reveal the attraction will receive a notable transformation from its previous incarnation as a prison and courtroom to a visitor attraction.
Exhibition designers Mather & Co has been tasked with the revamp.
Visits to the castle will start in the gardens, where Gaelic language and culture has inspired the design and interpretation of the plants and features to create a relaxing and informative area to stay a while and to enjoy spectacular views down the River Ness.
A press release stated that “In-person guides combined with the latest digital technology will whet the appetite of locals and residents, encouraging everyone to explore the rich, vibrant landscape (cruth-tìre), heritage (dualchas), culture (cultar) and community (coimhearsnachd) of the area.”
The experience will reach its climax with a full 360-degree immersive experience using audio and digital techniques celebrating the wonderful Highland scenery.
UK Government minister for Scotland Malcolm Offord said: “It’s great to see Inverness Castle is on the High Road to success, with the design update marking another step closer to the site being open to the public.
“Its transformation will create a must-see attraction in keeping with its heritage that will help to boost the region’s economy and bring visitors and tourists to the local area.
“The UK Government is supporting the Castle through its investment in the project as part of the £53.1 million Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal.”
The Inverness Castle project will benefit from £30m investment to support its re-development from the Scottish and UK Governments, The Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and a range of other partners.
The stories inspiring the content for the attraction have been crowdsourced from across the Highlands, capturing the spirit of the area’s past, present and future.
Images: Mathers & Co.
