Overlooking the River Ness, the Old High Church has stood at the heart of Inverness for centuries — steeped in Highland history, Jacobite connections, and even Outlander fame. Now, the landmark faces an uncertain future. The community group Save the Old High Inverness is campaigning to buy and transform the building into a public space for culture and heritage. With expert backing and a reduced asking price, their vision is clear — but it all depends on rallying enough support before time runs out.

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Hosted by: Shannon Marvell

Produced by: Christopher Dixon

Journalist: Val Sweeney

Stories discussed in this episode:

Inverness Old High church building attracting interest, say campaigners pressing for community-led buyout

Save the Old High Inverness launches £100k crowdfunding campaign to buy city’s oldest church building with links to Battle of Culloden and Outlander TV series

Save the Old High Inverness crowdfunding campaign to buy historic A-listed building raises £1100 in first week

Offers for Inverness Old High Church drops to £99,500 as price tag for the historic building slashed by one-third

Inverness Old High Church community buyout campaigners will press on as August closing date announced for offers

Closing date announced for offers to buy Inverness Old High Church with links to Battle of Culloden and Outlander TV series

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