A Highland pub and restaurant is set to reopen after being taken over by a new owner.
The Inver Inn, near Tain in Easter Ross, has been acquired by Sian Douglas, who plans to bring the former hospitality venue back into use and re-establish it as a community pub and dining destination.
The pub had previously built a strong reputation for its food and service before closing, with the property subsequently offered for sale with vacant possession.
Its modern dining room and lounge have already been fully refurbished and can accommodate up to 24 diners. The property was previously marketed for offers over £290,000, although the final sale price has not been disclosed.
New owner Sian Douglas said she was looking forward to reopening the Inver Inn and restoring its role at the heart of the local area.
She said: “I’m delighted to be taking on the mantle of running the Inver Inn.”
She added that the venue has a strong connection with both local residents and visitors and said she hopes to bring back the service and dining experience for which it was previously known.
The Inver Inn sits in the village of Inver, close to Tain, around 40 miles north of Inverness.
Its location puts it close to Glenmorangie Distillery, the Dornoch Firth and Royal Dornoch Golf Club, while the wider area attracts visitors travelling through Easter Ross and exploring the North Highlands and the North Coast 500.
The premises have operated as a traditional pub for a number of years. Highland Council licensing records from 2017 described the Inver Inn as having a public bar, lounge bar and games rooms.
The sale was handled by specialist hospitality property adviser Christie & Co.
Simon Watson, senior business agent for hospitality at the firm, said the deal showed continuing demand for well-located hospitality properties across the Highlands.
He said buyers continued to see opportunities in places such as Tain, where established local trade is supported by visitors throughout the year.
A date for the reopening of the Inver Inn has not yet been announced.