Government announces £18 million levelling-up fund for Scotland

The government has announced that more than 50 projects across Scotland will receive investment to help people into work, boost productivity and deliver on net zero targets.

Housing minister Michael Gove said: “As we unite and level up the whole United Kingdom, we are determined to help communities the length and breadth of the country make the most of their talents and create new opportunities in their areas.”

The projects include £407,000 for a Seaweed Academy in Argyll and Bute, and £979,710 for Dumfries and Galloway to develop an investment-ready plan for a carbon-neutral ‘21st Century Village’.

Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack said: “This is real devolution in action which will help local areas thrive as we build back better, stronger and greener from the pandemic.”