A new Gaelic cultural centre in Inverness is looking forward to holding its first events after some serious renovations.

Cultarlann took over the Church of Scotland’s former East Church on Academy Street last year; however, repairs and improvement work were required.

The first phase of work on the building, which is listed on the B-List, is now complete, with its iconic purple doors.

A second phase of the project, looking at the interior of Cultarnall Inbhir Nis, is planned to occur once funding can be found.

Murdo Campbell, a Cultarlann board member, said: “We are delighted that we are able to come back inside and start some of the things we would look forward to doing.”

Cultarlann Inbhir Nis is hosting a Christmas pantomime by Fèisean nan Ghaidheal on Thursday, and there is a Christmas festival to follow.

The concept of the centre is to provide a space for people to meet in a social way and to use the Gaelic language in a wide array of activities, including educational opportunities.

Gaelic and Scots were recognised as official languages as part of a range of new measures which came into effect on St Andrew’s Day.