Concern over elevated levels of radioactive gas at Inverness building
Action has been taken to ensure there is no risk to those using the Inverness Justice Centre.
Elevated levels of a radioactive gas have been detected in a Highland court building.
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) said elevated radon levels have been recorded in three "contained areas" of Inverness Justice Centre.
It said action has been taken to ensure there is no risk to those using the building.
Radon comes from the natural radioactive decay of uranium in rocks and soil and is found everywhere in the UK.
Being exposed to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer.
An SCTS spokesperson said: "The safety of our staff and all who use our buildings is our primary concern.
"Elevated radon levels have been recorded in three contained areas of Inverness Justice Centre and we have taken action to ensure there is no risk to those using the building.
"We are liaising with the Health and Safety Executive and will take all necessary actions to continue to ensure the safety of all building users."
Inverness Justice Centre opened in March 2020.
SCTS received the latest monitoring report about radon levels at the building last week.
While the radon level in the air we breathe outside is very low it can be higher inside buildings, according to the UK Health Security Agency website.