The Steeple, 2 Bridge Street, Inverness - Property for rent

The Steeple is a Grade A listed building which is all that remaims of a tollbooth building erected in 1791 and is a prominent landmark on the Inverness Skyline.  It is located on the corner of Bridge Street and Church Street, opposite the Town House. 

The accommodation comprises:

• Entrance vestibule and two external glass display cabinets.
• Ground floor sales area measuring 3.75 sq.m or thereby with cupboard.
• First floor storage area measuring 3.29 sq.m with lockable cupboard.
• Please note there are no toilet facilities available in the premises

Given the unique and special nature of the Steeple, the Council are looking for innovative proposals sympathetic to the property and surroundings. 

The staircase to the top of the Steeple is accessed from the ground floor and Highland Council will retain a right of access through the areas leased to the tenant to allow essential maintenance or emergency works to the Steeple and the Clock Tower. The tenant will have no right of access beyond the first floor.

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If you wish to view the property, or request an application form, please contact us on telephone 01463 785128 or send an email to:

property.letting@highland.gov.uk

Please click here to download a copy of the Application Form

We are offering the property for lease on tenant full repairing & insuring terms, for an initial period of five years. Our standard industrial lease allows the tenant to serve notice to quit any time after the first year, with a minimum of three months’ notice being required.

You will be responsible for meeting all the legal costs of preparing the lease.  You will also be liable for any LBTT, Registration Dues and VAT thereon.

This unit is Class 1A according to the The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997

You will be responsible for choosing your utility suppliers (e.g. electricity, water and sewerage) on taking entry to the property and paying all charges during your tenancy. 

The sitting tenant will pay for the electricity for the clock to ensure it is never cut off, so please factor this into your offer.

If you believe you may be exempt of liability for Non-Domestic Rates, it is your responsibility to apply for the appropriate exemption.

Business Rates (Non-Domestic Rates) - Information about Business Rates - Highland Council

The property’s Rateable Value is £4,900 from 01/04/2026.  If you believe you may be exempt of liability for Non-Domestic Rates, it is your responsibility to apply for the appropriate exemption.

Email: property.letting@highland.gov.uk

Telephone: (01463) 785128 (24-hour voicemail).