Eden Court arts venue reports losses of nearly £900,000

The Highlands' biggest arts venue has reported financial losses of almost £900,000 for the year ending in March.

Eden Court in Inverness is facing soaring operating costs while ticket sales have not bounced back as much as hoped following the Covid pandemic.

Inflation pushed up wages and utility bills tripled, according to a report by trustees.

They said income from donations dropped by more than half and ticket sales had, at times, been disappointing.

Trustees said the notable exception was its "feel good" work, such as its winter pantomime.

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Last year's show Peter Pan was its most financially successful pantomime on record, according to the report.

The financial difficulties, first reported in the Press and Journal, have seen the charity-run theatre and cinema complex dip into its reserves to cover the deficit.

Action taken last year to improve its financial situation included the closure of the restaurant and making about 10% of the workforce redundant.

Eden Court has been approached for comment on the losses.

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