The Our Union Street project in Aberdeen is to receive an additional £600,000 of Scottish Government funding to support its work to rejuvenate the city centre.
The funds, announced on Tuesday afternoon in the Scottish Parliament by Business Minister Tom Arthur, brings the Scottish Government's total investment in Our Union Street to £1million.
Our Union Street initiatives so far include work to bring vacant units back into life, carrying out aesthetic improvement works and building stronger partnerships with local businesses.
The project also recently launched the Our Aberdeen app with the goal of increasing footfall in the city centre.
It is designed to help people discover great local businesses, follow curated trails, and take advantage of promotions that reward them for spending time across the city centre - giving users a new way to explore, support and take pride in the Granite City.
Announcing the fresh funding, Mr Arthur said: “Union Street has long been the heart of Aberdeen, and like many towns and city centres it has faced significant challenges in recent years.
“With support from our £400,000 investment to date, the project is delivering tangible and visible improvements to the street, including improved cleaning and maintenance, exhibits and makeovers of vacant units that have drawn people back into the centre.
“Our investment has supported innovative digital solutions in reimagining the city, particularly the introduction of a smartphone app, which is helping people engage with the city centre in new ways. Increased occupancy and footfall have helped reinforce confidence of the city centre as a place to live, work and invest.
“We are working closely with the Our Union Street team and Aberdeen City Council to ensure this additional funding builds on existing momentum, while also sending a clear message that Aberdeen City Centre is open for business and committed to attracting investment, talent and new enterprise.”