Victorian Market

The Victorian Market is a historic covered shopping arcade situated in the city centre of Inverness, Scotland. It was opened in 1870 and originally called New Market.[1] It consists of two intersecting arcades within a city block. It houses more than thirty independent retail shops, including boutiques, cafés, services, and a food hall.[2] The main entrance is dominated by a sandstone arch in neoclassical architecture, designed by William Lawrie.[3]

In 1889 the arcade completely burned down. A new arcade was built and opened on 8 September 1891. There's a story about a dog that ran back to the shop of his owner during the fire to keep watch. Therefore dogs are always welcome in the arcade.[4]

References

  1. ^ Harvey, Adrian (15 October 2015). Inverness Through Time. Amberley Publishing Limited. p. 30. ISBN 978-1-4456-4207-9.
  2. ^ thevictorianmarket.co.uk
  3. ^ victorianweb.org - Victorian Market, Inverness, by Matthews & Lawrie, Ross & Macbeth, and others
  4. ^ thevictorianmarket.co.uk - The History of the Victorian Market

57°28′45″N 4°13′30″W / 57.4791°N 4.2251°W / 57.4791; -4.2251

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