A new report has claimed that the construction and restoration of venues, as well as the Athletes Village, ahead of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, is already proving beneficial.

According to the figures, published by the Scottish Government, more than 1,000 jobs on average have been created in each of the last six years, while the preparation work has strengthened the economy by £52m a year.

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Elsewhere, the study revealed that to date, construction companies have secured £313m worth of contracts relating to the Games, of which £257m had been won by Scottish firms.

Shona Robison, Commonwealth Games Minister, described the figures as "excellent".

She added: "Legacy is central to all we do around the Games.

"That is why I am delighted that today's report charts the excellent on-going progress of the significant Games legacy which is already embedded in Scotland.

"Such evaluations are not only vital for the Scottish government and its partners, but will be a useful resource for future host cities, and those like Edmonton which are in the running."

(JP)