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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





Douglas Hardie. Pictures: James Mackenzie
Douglas Hardie. Pictures: James Mackenzie

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.

Redshank Catering Co.
Redshank Catering Co.

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.

Customers waiting in the rain for food from Chloe Ross, Oregano Mobile Catering.
Customers waiting in the rain for food from Chloe Ross, Oregano Mobile Catering.

“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.”

Bruce Warrington, Ollie's Pops, Inverness.
Bruce Warrington, Ollie's Pops, Inverness.

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.


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