Up to £2 million is to be invested to boost broadband speeds for key public buildings in Aberdeen.

The funding will connect 57 public buildings, including schools, health and community centres, to broadband with speeds of up to 1 Gigabit.

The initiative is being carried out through a £254m investment package for the region, which is in addition to the £125m Aberdeen City Region Deal.

Connectivity Secretary Fergus Ewing: "Fast and reliable broadband is a key driver of economic growth. This is why we are committed to delivering 100% superfast broadband access across Scotland by 2021, along with enhanced connection speeds for key premises in Aberdeen.

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"By providing fast and reliable broadband, capable of Gigabit speeds, we are transforming Aberdeen into one of the UK's best connected cities, unlocking greater commercial investment in the future."

Aberdeenshire Council Leader and chair of the City Region Deal Joint Committee, Jim Gifford, added: "The investment is designed to be a catalyst. Whilst in the first instance this will benefit public buildings in the City, it will put in place the required infrastructure to unlock future growth into Aberdeenshire."

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