Inverness Gets £315m City Deal

Mar 22, 2016, 11:47 AM

Inverness is getting its City Deal and its more than expected. A total of £315million will be invested into the Highland capital and surrounding areas over the next 10-years. We're being told that the money will go towards projects including the A9/A96 Link Road; upgrading the city's castle and museum; building 6,000 new homes; and improving the region's digital connectivity. The City Deal, which was officially announced this morning, is an agreement between the Scottish Government, UK Government and the Highland Council. Scottish Government Minister Keith Brown talks to MFR Reporter John Rose.