Radioactive gas has been discovered at Inverness’ new sheriff court at elevated levels.
Radon has been detected in three contained areas of the city’s new sheriff court.
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has said that action has been taken to deal with radon detected there was no risk to staff at the Inverness Justice Centre that first opened its doors in the Longman area of the city in 2022 or the wider public.
A spokesperson for SCTS said: “The safety of our staff and all who use our buildings is our primary concern.
“Elevated radon levels have been recorded in three contained areas of Inverness Justice Centre and we have taken action to ensure there is no risk to those using the building.
“We are liaising with the Health and Safety Executive and will take all necessary actions to continue to ensure the safety of all building users.”
Before moving into the new building, the sheriff court element had been carried out at Inverness Castle – which is now being redeveloped into a tourist destination.
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