So yesterday I covered a royal visit. The Princess Royal was in Inverness to officially open a new arts centre. I had covered the development of the Inverness Creative Academy over the past three years and it was good to see the end result which, if I am being honest, was quite impressive. For a more extensive collection of photos click on the link.
INVERNESS welcomed a royal visitor yesterday to officially open a new arts facility.
HRH The Princess Royal was at the region’s first major creative hub at Inverness Creative Academy.
It first opened its doors to cultural and business communities earlier this year, following a four-year, £6 million conversion of two properties of historical significance.
The new development provides working accommodation for visual and applied artists, and office space for the creative industries, social enterprise and charity sectors.
During her official visit, Princess Anne met the key contributors to the development project, as well as staff from operator Wasps, artists who have occupied the first phase of the academy since its opening in 2018 as well as those who have moved into the final phase.
She also considered the close ties Inverness Creative Academy has forged with the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), of which she is chancellor.
Wasps chief executive Audrey Carlin said: “It offered us the chance to thank our supporters and partners who have given their time, energy and enthusiasm to enable Wasps to achieve completion of this facility, and so make a valuable contribution to the Highlands’ cultural network.”
From The Inverness Courier on Friday, May 6, 2022.
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