A GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE
GOOD PRACTICE
ENTERTAINING IN PUBLIC
Street performing (busking) is a time honoured art form
that adds to the colour and attractiveness of the City of
Inverness. It can help to create an enhanced atmosphere
and provide pleasure to many people, both local and
visitors to Inverness. However performers must be
sensitive to other City Centre users and follow good
practice.
THE LAW
Under Section 54 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act
1982, Police Scotland can ask buskers to stop performing
where their performance is disturbing others. If you do not
comply the Police have the power to seize your equipment
and the matter may be referred to the Procurator Fiscal
For further information please contact Inverness BID on 01463 714550 or email info@inverness.uk.com
• Please be considerate of your local businesses and
homes and move onto another pitch at least 50 metres
away after 2 hours. Not everybody’s taste in music is the
same and most people do not want to hear the same style
of music at the same place all day every day.
• Amplified music must not be at a level that interferes
with the ability of office or shop workers to conduct their
business.
• Please do not set up within 50 metres of another busker.
• Sale of merchandise is not allowed, unless you hold a
current street traders licence from Highland Council.
• Please don’t obstruct the pavements or spread out your
equipment.
• If you are asked by Police Scotland to stop performing,
you must stop immediately and move on. If you
don’t, you could be charged and your equipment seized.
• Be aware that certain areas require silence like hospital
zones, around churches, funeral homes, cemeteries and
transport terminals where announcements need to be
heard. Such areas are not suitable for busking.