Eden Court

We have three connected buildings on the banks of the River Ness that collectively span three centuries. We first opened in 1976 and then closed in 2004 for a £25m extension and refurbishment.

When we re-opened in 2008 we became one of approximately 50 post-war buildings in Scotland given Category A listed status – this means our building is really special – we agree, come and see for yourself, someone will be happy to show you around.

At our home in Inverness we have two beautiful theatres: The Empire – 869 seats, The One Touch – 275 seats, two multi-purpose studios, two cinemas and three art galleries. We also have lots of permanent public art, inside and outside our building. We don’t just present and make work inside our building.

We do it outside (in the Summer we put-up big stretch tent with a bar and a stage inside) and we do it across the Highlands in communities, in schools and across our incredibly beautiful natural environment.

We’re really proud to be for, and of, the Highlands. The Highland spirit runs through our organisation in many ways from the local produce we use in our restaurant, our Gaelic and Traditional Arts programme on our stages, but perhaps most importantly; through our welcome.

Everything we do will come from a place somewhere between our commercial head and our charitable heart. That’s because we have to balance our finances with artistic risk and our charitable purposes. We rely on donations and grants from individuals, trusts and businesses who believe in us and share our values.

In addition to the spaces where we showcase art we also have a shop, bars and a restaurant. We’re open every day from 09:30 until late.