repair & Share

Clachworks runs a tool library and is a socially inclusive space for making & remaking in Inverness. Clachworks believes in the circular economy which aims to reuse materials rather than throwing them away.

What can you repair instead of having to buy new? The Black Isle Repair Café is a collaboration between Black Isle Men's Shed, Transition Black Isle and the Highland Community Waste Partnership.

Repair café held in Boat of Garten Hall

Àban offer a free outdoor gear library, mainly tilted towards walking & camping. Give them a call (01463 718989) to arrange collection. Àban, 30 Grant Street, Inverness, IV3 8BN

Organising a party? Crown Connects have a reusable party kit for hire which includes things like plates, bowls, tumblers, serving plates, cutlery, straws, tablecloth and cake stands.

Tool and equipment hire shop. Brandon Hire Station, 7 Harbour Road, Inverness IV1 1SY

Mending circle for textiles at Velocity Café, 1 Crown Ave, Inverness IV2 3NF

Indoor car boot sale taking place regularly at Inverness Leisure Centre, Bught Lane, Inverness IV3 5SS

Pre-loved markets dedicated to baby & children’s items

Highland Toy Swap is a place for all families to swap/upgrade their toys when their children have outgrown them for free!

The Wee Fabric Shop regularly run a variety of classes for teaching you how to make, alter and upcycle! 21 Tomatin Rd, Hilton, Inverness IV2 4UA

7.30-9pm 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month in Hilton Church, Tomatin Road, Inverness IV2 4UA

Crown Connects hosts jumble trail events with households in the Crown Hill area of Inverness

Get any brand of outdoor kit repaired at Alpkit Inverness, Unit 2 Telford St, Inverness IV3 5LS

Clothing and fabric alterations and repairs. 28 Baron Taylor's St, Inverness IV1 1QG

Tailoring & alterations. Victorian Market, 5 Queensgate, Inverness IV1 1PQ

Shoe, watch and other repairs. Multiple locations in Inverness.

Bicycle servicing & repairs. Velocity, 1 Crown Ave, Inverness IV2 3NF

Jewellery and watch repairs. 18 Victorian Market, Inverness IV3 8TT

Domestic appliance repairs. Unit 3B1, Smithton Industrial Estate, Inverness IV2 7WL

Consoles, phones, tablets & other repairs. Buy secondhand and refurbished items. 53-57 High Street, Inverness IV1 1HT

Computer servicing & repairs. 21-23 Greig Street, Inverness IV3 5PX

PC repairs. 36 Tomnahurich Street, Inverness IV3 5DS

Computer repairs. 46 St Fergus Drive, Dalneigh, Inverness IV3 5AN

Phone repairs. Unit 40 Eastgate Shopping Centre, Inverness IV2 3PP

Phone & tablet repairs. 21 Lombard Street, Inverness IV1 1QQ

Phone repairs. 3 Lombard St, Inverness IV1 1QQ

Scotland’s largest secondhand bookshop. Church St, Inverness IV1 1EY

Secondhand furniture including living, dining and bedroom furniture, DVDs, records, bric a brac, gardening items, kitchen items, bicycles. paint and new white goods. 9 Carsegate Road North, Inverness, IV3 8DU

Quality upcycled and secondhand furniture. Unique Ness, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Inverness

Secondhand furniture & bric-a-brac. Kingswood House, 9 Burnett Rd, Inverness IV1 1TF

Antiques, retro and vintage items. 38 Greig St, Inverness IV3 5PX

Furniture, clothes, bric-a-brac & small electricals. 15b Harbour Road, Inverness IV1 1SY

1 Falconer Building, Falcon Square, Inverness IV1 1LQ

Inverness Drop and Shop - all items under £5. Harbour Road, Inverness IV1 1UA

9-11 Lombard St, Inverness IV1 1QQ

46 Union St, Inverness IV1 1PX

23 Queensgate, Inverness IV1 1DG

1 Drummond St, Inverness IV1 1QD

2 Drummond St, Inverness IV1 1QD

12A Church St, Inverness IV1 1EA

Victorian Market, 2 Queensgate Arcade, Inverness IV1 1PQ

Buy & sell clothes, shoes & accessories.

Buy & sell clothing, shoes & accessories.

There are so many secondhand & sharing networks on Facebook so have a search to find a local group or check out the marketplace feature

Have you thought about renting clothes and outfits rather than buying? There are so many different options now!

Electrical repair, reuse and recycling services. ILM Highland, Unit 1G, Teaninich Industrial Estate, Alness IV17 0XS

Browse the map to find out what and where you can recycle items locally. They also have free recycling options which can be viewed here.

Recycling Centre, Henderson Drive, Henderson Road, Inverness IV1 1TR

Find local recycling points here.