SANTA has made an early visit to Inverness to mark Wills Bros’ completion of the city’s £2.5 million Riverside Way active travel route.
Taking to the scenic route on an electric cargo bike, rather than sleigh, he joined pupils from local schools on the new active travel route which links to key destinations such as the Caledonian Canal, Ness Hydro, and Eden Court.
Jonathan Wills, of Wills Bros, commented, “We are proud to have delivered the Riverside Way active travel route, which enhances local connectivity and accessibility. We thank residents and businesses for their patience and cooperation during construction.
“Engaging with organisations near the site, such as the Men’s Shed in Inverness, local primary schools, Incredible Edible, the Highland Hospice, and CECA Academy students from UHI, has provided a rewarding sense of community collaboration.”
Inverness city leader, councillor Ian Brown, said, “I’m delighted to welcome Santa, pupils, and others today to celebrate the huge improvement to this popular route. Riverside Way actually opened a few months ago, as many people will be aware, and feedback so far has been really positive. At any time of day there are people walking, wheeling and cycling and there’s lots of stopping to take photos especially with these lovely autumn colours.”
