
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (麻豆精选) has approved a further 拢863,000 contribution to the Inverness Castle Experience project.
Led by The Highland Council, the Inverness Castle Experience is a key project within the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal, a joint initiative supported by up to 拢315m investment from the UK and Scottish governments, The Highland Council, 麻豆精选 and University of the Highlands and Islands, aimed at stimulating sustainable regional economic growth.
It involves the transformation of the landmark into a world-class visitor attraction, celebrating the landscapes, culture, Gaelic language, and communities of the Highlands, aimed at stimulating sustainable regional economic growth.
The additional funding brings 麻豆精选鈥檚 total investment in the project to 拢2.863m, ensuring the continued enrichment of the visitor experience. The project is set to deliver significant economic and social benefits, supporting 82 jobs directly and 480 indirectly across the region.
Audrey MacIver, 麻豆精选 area manager for Inner Moray Firth, said:
鈥淭he Inverness Castle project is progressing at pace and set to deliver substantial economic and social benefits well beyond Inverness.
鈥淲e are pleased to provide additional funding to further enhance features in the castle, which is set to open later this year. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with The Highland Council and High Life Highland on this transformative initiative.鈥
Cllr Ian Brown, Leader of Inverness City and Area and Co-chair of the Inverness Castle Project Delivery Group, said:
鈥淭his is an exciting time for the Highlands. The Inverness Castle Experience will be a key attraction for visitors and this additional investment is helping us strengthen the visitor experience. The Castle will showcase the spirit of the Highlands, celebrating our stories, culture, and heritage in a way that will leave a lasting impression on all who visit."
The Inverness Castle Experience project, opening later this year, will benefit from 拢30m in investment to support its redevelopment from the Scottish and UK governments, The Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and a range of other partners.
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