A top Highland tourist attraction is to reopen its doors after a fire.
Ice Factor Kinlochleven, described as the world's largest indoor ice climbing facility, was shut at the end of July last year after a blaze in the sauna area caused extensive smoke damage.
Operators estimate the cost of the enforced closure to be more than £950,000.
The adventure facility features 14-metre high ice walls and is used for training by members of the GB Ice Climbing Team and Scottish Mountain Rescue.
It will reopen on Friday and is offering 12 months of free membership to the first 100 visitors.
Owner Jamie Smith said: "It has taken eight months and after a huge team effort I'm really proud to be able to reopen an even bigger and better Ice Factor Kinlochleven.
"I'd like to thank our many customers for their patience and we now look forward to welcoming them back for loads of vertical fun."
The attraction first opened in 2003 after the building was converted from its former use as a Victorian-era aluminium smelter.
Tourism Minister Fergus Ewing described the reopening as "terrific news".
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