Harbour vision shows town is 'open for business'

Fraserburgh has unveiled an ambitious project to modernise and diversify its harbour.

This is brilliant news for the region.

The multi-million pound vision aims to show the world that the town is 'open for business' with hopes it will attract not only workers to the region but also giant cruise liners.

I am delighted that in the course of the next six months there will be a consultation which will be held to help develop a master-plan.

It will then be used to help shape future developments.

It is important residents in the area make their views known.

As I understand, so far some of the ideas suggested have included a new fish market and anew breakwater to bring in ships larger than the likes the town hasn't yet seen.

There has not been a major change in the landscape of the harbour for more than 100 years - fishing and fish processing is, of course, the backbone of the community but I look forward to seeing how the town can diversify too.

It is exciting to think how the port could be transformed over the next couple of decades.

It is important everyone has the opportunity to put their voice forward, particularly as we await the impact of Brexit and the changes it will bring to all sectors.

Last week, I appeared on the television programme Politics Scotland to discuss the ongoing negotiations regarding our exit from the European Union.

The Scottish Government must stand its ground and continue to get the best deal inits negotiations for Scotland and its people.

To simply give way on them would have a real lasting negative impact on the country for years to come.