PICTURES: The first Highland Food and Drink Trail kicked off on Saturday giving city centre shoppers and passers by the chance to enjoy some fine local street food
Three vendors were out by Inverness Cathedral – The Redshank, Ollie’s Pops and Oregano Mobile Catering.
The trail is spearheaded by Douglas Hardie, owner of Bad Girl Bakery, and Lesley Strang, who has worked on the Belladrum and The Gathering festivals.
Both have previously supported other public events including the winter garden in nearby Bellfield Park.
The aim of the trail is to spread greater awareness of the wonderful local food businesses that the Highlands has, and to give those businesses themselves a boost.
Mr Hardie said the hope is that eventually the food stalls can become a permanent fixture throughout the week with occasional pop up vendors adding to the mix.
“We want to showcase new businesses that have been set up during lockdown to give them a chance to get out there,” he said.
“Hopefully they’ll want to set up permanently. We are working towards giving some life to Inverness city centre.”
Mr Hardie and his wife were recently announced to be the first permanent fixture in the Victorian Market renovation.
Next weeks line up is set to include Ollie's Pops again with new guest JuicyNess Smoothie Bar.
They will continue to do events so keep an eye out for them online.