Ice centre says recovery plan reducing its costs

Inverness Ice Centre bosses say a recovery plan drawn up in May has secured the site's future.

Rising costs saw the charity-run facility's energy bill increase from £12,000 to £30,000 a month. It also had loans to pay off.

Chief executive Gordon Barron said the centre's fortunes had improved after receiving a £150,000 loan from Social Investment Scotland.

The charity has also negotiated a lower energy tariff with its supplier, which comes into effect in October.