Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has highlighted the contribution made to Oban’s economy by the town’s new modern pontoons.

In a motion to the Scottish Parliament Mr Cameron drew attention to an £800k boost in tourism spending attributed to the success of  the development which opened in 2017.

Mr Cameron, the Scottish Conservative Shadow Finance Secretary, said: “Tourism is fundamental to the economy of Oban and the wider Lorn area and Argyll and Bute Council is to be congratulated on this successful initiative in Oban which has generated extra income for the town.

“This shows that investment in our transport infrastructure has the potential to be of great benefit to local businesses and helps to sustain jobs in the area.

However, other elements of our infrastructure, such as roads and ferries, also require support and that will require major funding from the Scottish Government itself.

“We must continue to exert pressure on ministers to take effective action which will allow us to take advantage of a revived tourist trade once the coronavirus pandemic comes to an end.”