Fire Destroys Historic Dingwall Building

An investigation's been launched into a fire which destroyed a historic building in Dingwall.

The blaze broke out on Saturday evening at the town's former academy on Tulloch Street.

The cause is said to be 'unexplained' and no injuries were reported.

Fire crews managed to control the blaze just before midnight on Sunday, but stayed at the scene until the next morning.

The building - which dates back to the 19th century - had been used by local theatre group, The Dingwall Players.

A police spokesperson said: "The incident happened around 21:30 hours on Saturday 09 May 2015, within a business premises situated next to Dingwall Community Centre.

"The fire is currently being treated as unexplained."