Inverness Castle viewpoint on schedule for Easter opening.

Work is on schedule to complete the interior fit-out of the North Tower of Inverness Castle into a visitor attraction and viewpoint.

The attraction will be opened in time for the Easter period and the first week will be free entry.

Provost Helen Carmichael said: "The views are spectacular from the top and I am confident that visitors to Inverness will be delighted with the Castle Viewpoint. It adds significantly to the city’s draw as a worldwide tourist destination."

Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson added: "I am delighted that the Castle Viewpoint will be open for Easter. The first week will be free to visitors and locals who wish to get a look at how the tower has been transformed."

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