Highland Council consider u-turn on plans to clad Inverness Museum
Highland Council's reviewing plans for aluminium cladding on Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
Highland Council's reviewing plans for aluminium cladding on Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - after thousands of local residents signed an online petition calling for the idea to be scrapped.
It follows plans set out in the area's multi-million pound City Deal looking at ways to improve both the castle and the museum and art gallery.
Council bosses warn a decision on the future use of the castle as a tourist attraction is yet to be finalised following a recent consultation and this could still have a bearing on the museum and art gallery.
Following consideration of these developments and listening to public opinion, Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson and Provost of Inverness Helen Carmichael have requested a pause and review of the cladding process.
Provost Helen Carmichael said: “In the light of these very positive and exciting new developments, it is wise that we pause and review any current plans for the museum and art gallery. It remains important that every pound we spend on regenerating the city centre gives us value for money and an outcome that everyone will be delighted with.”
Officers will now work with High Life Highland to review all options for the museum and art gallery in the light of these new developments.