Menu HomeProjectsInverness Justice Centre Back to all projects Prev Next Inverness Justice Centre Inverness Justice Centre is the new operating centre for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS). The first purpose-built justice centre in Scotland is now fully operational, designed to ensure the justice system is fit for purpose and accessible to all. Situated on the site of a former bus depot next to Police Scotland’s Highlands and Islands headquarters, this state-of-the-art facility boasts modern court and tribunal facilities, including four new criminal courts and two civil courts with offices, reception areas, catering, waiting areas and meeting rooms over two floors. Designed by Reiach and Hall Architects and constructed by Robertson Group, this £25 million landmark facility, which began construction in 2017, brings together justice partners and provides improved and integrated facilities for organisations that support victims, witnesses and litigants. Each court room is equipped with the latest digital technologies to enhance the experience for users of the justice system, which changes the face of justice by removing the need for vulnerable witnesses to appear in court in person. This proved particularly advantageous during the coronavirus pandemic, and Scotland’s first virtual sheriff court summary hearing took place at the centre in 2020. This project has also brought wider economic benefits to Inverness and the surrounding communities through the redevelopment of a large brownfield site. The Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service has vacated its former premises at Inverness Castle, which in turn is to be redeveloped into a tourist destination, stimulating economic growth for the city. Robertson Group received the award for ‘most considerate site’ at the Considerate Constructors Scheme National Site National Awards 2020, for being one of the highest-performing construction sites in the UK when measured against the scheme’s code of practice. The scheme monitors how considerate the site is towards the local community, environment and workforce. Our role Currie & Brown has been involved with the centre from the outset. At the business case stage, Currie & Brown was engaged as project manager by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service and acted as NEC3 project manager during the construction stage. Currie & Brown also provided principal designer services on the project, which was delivered via Scape Group's National Major Works framework (now Major Works Scotland). David Currie, SCTS’ director of property and services, commented: “The SCTS is delighted to have successfully delivered its first Justice Centre in Scotland, on time and to budget. This is testimony to the professional advice and guidance we received from Currie & Brown in their role as NEC3 project manager and principal designer on the project and the collaborative approach with our local management teams and external stakeholder groups.” Project overview Industry Government Client Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service Location Inverness, Scotland Share this page Share on Email View larger image Inverness Justice Centre Our global industries Our global industries Each project has its own unique characteristics. At Currie & Brown, we recognise such differences and have established specialist teams to ensure that our client solutions ideally balance technical knowledge and capability with sector expertise. Find out more Commercial property Education Government Healthcare High-tech Hospitality and leisure Industrial Oil and gas Pharmaceuticals and life sciences Residential property Retail Transportation and logistics Utilities and renewables © 2021 Currie & Brown Holdings Limited Registered in Jersey - No.110686 AccessibilityModern slavery statementPrivacy policyCookies policyUK gender pay statementConditions of useSite map RCIS This website uses cookies We use cookies to provide you with a better service. If you allow cookies without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on this website. However, you can change your cookie settings at any time. I consent Find out more Change settings