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PICTURES: Inverness Blackfriars pub reopens following £1.36m revamp

Blackfriars Bar, Inverness
Blackfriars Bar, Inverness

The historic Blackfriars bar in Inverness has reopened following a major redevelopment.

The £1.36 million investment was helped by a grant of £422,606 from the Inverness Townscape Heritage Project, a £689,200 investment by the building’s owners, Heineken’s Star Pubs & Bars, and a further £250,000 from the pub’s new operator, Billy McAneney.

The project has created 20 new jobs.

Blackfriars Bar, Inverness

The Category B listed 18th-century Blackfriars building has been restored to reveal original features wherever possible, such as exterior stonework.

Highland Councillor Jimmy Gray, chairman of the Inverness Townscape Heritage Project, said: “I’m over the moon to see this historic building restored and reinvented for today’s clientele.

“Academy Street has a real buzz about it with numerous exciting projects currently underway. I wish the new owners and operators the best of luck and look forward to seeing Academy Street and the city centre continue to flourish.”

Brian Davidson, operations director for Scotland at Star Pubs & Bars; Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Highland Councillor, Jimmy Gray, chairman of the<br />Inverness Townscape Heritage Partnership

Blackfriars’ new licensee, Billy McKechnie, said: “I’m excited to be part of this new chapter for Blackfriars.”