The Scottish Government has awarded over £660,000 to improve the energy efficiency of homes and businesses in Aberdeenshire.

The scheme is part of Scotland's Energy Efficiency Programme (SEEP) and will see energy efficiency measures installed to social and private housing in Huntly, Lumsden and the surrounding areas.

A total of £660,700 was awarded from the Integrated Energy Efficiency Pilot Projects Pathfinder Fund. The money will be put towards internal, external and cavity wall insulation for a total of 100 residential properties in the private sector, with similar measures including loft insulation, double-glazing and solar panels for four community buildings.

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Cllr Anne Allan said: "We are very pleased to have secured funding under this Scottish Government programme, and that so many properties are to benefit in this pilot scheme.

"The relatively simple process of insulating these homes will help them retain warmth and manage energy costs. As an authority, it helps us as we work towards reaching climate change targets."

Work on the scheme is due to begin this month and continue until November 2017.

(LM/MH)