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INVERNESS CREATIVE ACADEMY
Between 2018 and 2021 , Wasps is transforming two Category-B Listed buildings to create Inverness Creative Academy – the Highlands ’ first major creative hub .
In Jan 2018 Wasps acquired the Category B Listed Victorian ‘ Midmills ’ buildings in the centre of Inverness – vacant since 2015 . Dating from 1895 and 1913 , originally Inverness Royal Academy and latterly Inverness College , these are two of the most important historic buildings in the City - socially and architecturally .
The project is being delivered in two phases . Phase 1 , the ‘ artists and makers ’ wing was completed in November 2018 . Phase 2 will provide the ‘ creative industries ’ wing , which they aim to deliver by Spring 2021 .
Phase 1 - ‘ artists and makers ’ wing : The completed first phase of the building brought the 1913 Arts & Science Extension back into use as the ‘ artists and makers ’ wing , providing 32 artist ’ s studios , a community run traditional darkroom , a designated workshop space for classes ,