Burnett's Bakery: first floor plan

This plan, dated 1929, shows additions and alterations to Burnett's Bakery. The plan shows the proposed extension of the bakehouse and the coffee room. It was drawn in 1929 by Thomas J. Munro, architect and surveyor, of 62 Academy Street, Inverness. Plans for new buildings or alterations to existing ones had to be submitted to the Dean of Guild for approval.<br /> <br /> Burnett Bros, originally from Dundee, took over the bakery business of William Milne & Sons, 29 High Street, in October 1897. An advert from April 1922 shows that the business was operating from 53 High Street but by the end of that year, a new shop in Academy Street had been opened. This new premises included two well-equipped bakeries, dining room, tea room and smoke and coffee room. <br /> <br /> In 1928 Burnett Bros was granted permission to extend and alter the premises at 44 & 46 Academy Street. The bakehouse and front shop were extended, and a large dining/function room was created on the first floor. A new kitchen was also installed. In 1935, permission was granted to erect a new bakery at Longman Road. Burnett's was eventually bought by British Bakeries and closed in 1999. <br /> <br /> <br /> For further information about this item and the collection to which it belongs, please <a href="mailto: archives@highlifehighland.com">email</a> the Highland Archive Service