The Scottish Government has awarded almost £3.5 million for 13 food and drink producers to expand their operations.

Speaking about the awards, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said said the funding "will support sustainable cooperation and collaboration from primary production and processing to the market, so industry can continue to flourish".

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Key recipients include Douglas Laing & Co Ltd who have been awarded over £855,000 to help fund the construction of a new distillery in Govan, Glasgow, and Maxwell Farms Limited to expand their vegetable processing plant in Aberdeenshire.

In addition, Coleburn Investments in Moray has secured £246,476 for building works and distilling plant & equipment to create a boutique distillery at the existing Coleburn Distillery site.

Secretary Ewing said: "Scotland's food and drink industry is a cornerstone of our economy, environment and culture, and the quality of our produce is world renowned.

"I congratulate each recipient of these awards, and wish them the best of luck for the future."

(LM)