Inverness Bus Station Redevelopment

[GusB]

I've been browsing through some photos online and have come across a few pictures of Inverness Bus Station at various stages through history. It suddenly occurred to me that the booking office building that currently stands isn't the same one that is in many of the photographs. I had assumed at first that it been merely been refurbished, but it's a different building entirely.

Could anyone please advise when it was rebuilt? I used to visit Inverness fairly frequently in the late 1990s and I'm certain that the old building was still there at that point. It was a good while before I used the bus station again, probably around 15 years, so I'm assuming it happened during the interim period. Was the old General George building demolished at the same time, and was the cafe next-door also rebuilt? Also, when were the stances rearranged?

I've had a look on Google Streetview and the old bar (The 45?) that was next to the multi-storey car park has also gone - is that a more recent thing?

 

[alan25]

From the highland council website:
Highland Council has today launched a public consultation for feedback on the Inverness Interchange feasibility study in partnership with HITRANS and Scotland’s Railway.

The feasibility study was commissioned to explore the creation of a strategic multi-modal transport interchange within the ‘Station Quarter’ area of Inverness. The proposal includes improvements to Inverness Bus Station, a replacement multi-storey car park and dedicated Active Travel Hub, alongside improvements to Inverness Rail Station.
Councillor Ian Brown, Leader of Inverness and Area, said: “This fantastic proposal aims to integrate bus, coach, rail, active travel, and car parking into a future-proofed, inclusive and sustainable transport interchange, which has the potential to have a transformative impact on the experience of not only those living and working in the city, but also the thousands of visitors travelling through Inverness and the Highlands every year.
“The next stage of the proposal is to engage with the public to share the findings of the study and present potential options for consideration. All feedback and suggestions received will inform the progress and direction of the project and we look forward to hearing from our communities.”
Chair of Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee and HITRANS board member, Councillor Ken Gowans, said: “This proposal represents a major step forward in our vision to create a comprehensive transport and active travel hub which would be transformational for Inverness. I look forward to seeing this crucial project progress and working closely with partners to ensure the proposals will bring significant benefits for residents, visitors and communities throughout the Highlands.”
The consultation will run until 10 April 2026 and can be accessed here. A public drop-in event will also be held at Inverness Library on Wednesday 11 March 2026 from 11am to 6.30pm.

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

Thanks for sharing that @alan25 - Inverness bus station always seems like one of those places that is preserved in aspic, just waiting for a Highland Ford/Alexander Y type to disappear off in the cloud of grey smoke. The plans look interesting and certainly would improve integration with rail. To that end, I'd favour option 3... a bit like Hull station's arrangement.

 

[GusB]

From the highland council website:
Highland Council has today launched a public consultation for feedback on the Inverness Interchange feasibility study in partnership with HITRANS and Scotland’s Railway.

The feasibility study was commissioned to explore the creation of a strategic multi-modal transport interchange within the ‘Station Quarter’ area of Inverness. The proposal includes improvements to Inverness Bus Station, a replacement multi-storey car park and dedicated Active Travel Hub, alongside improvements to Inverness Rail Station.
Councillor Ian Brown, Leader of Inverness and Area, said: “This fantastic proposal aims to integrate bus, coach, rail, active travel, and car parking into a future-proofed, inclusive and sustainable transport interchange, which has the potential to have a transformative impact on the experience of not only those living and working in the city, but also the thousands of visitors travelling through Inverness and the Highlands every year.
“The next stage of the proposal is to engage with the public to share the findings of the study and present potential options for consideration. All feedback and suggestions received will inform the progress and direction of the project and we look forward to hearing from our communities.”
Chair of Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee and HITRANS board member, Councillor Ken Gowans, said: “This proposal represents a major step forward in our vision to create a comprehensive transport and active travel hub which would be transformational for Inverness. I look forward to seeing this crucial project progress and working closely with partners to ensure the proposals will bring significant benefits for residents, visitors and communities throughout the Highlands.”
The consultation will run until 10 April 2026 and can be accessed here. A public drop-in event will also be held at Inverness Library on Wednesday 11 March 2026 from 11am to 6.30pm.

You've rather missed the point. I was asking about the last redevelopment of the bus station in Inverness rather than the one that's currently proposed.