Scottish Government

Develop a Multi - Purpose Campus for the Highlands & Islands.

NPF2 Paragraph Reference

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Contribution to NPF Strategy

• Support strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.
• Promotes development which helps improve health, regenerate communities and enables disadvantaged communities to access opportunities.

2009 - 2011 Submit planning application in line with masterplan for Beechwood Campus and implementation of Inverness College/University of the Highlands and Islands Campus

Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies

Highlands and Islands Enterprise
University of Highlands and Islands, Inverness College, NHS Highland

July, 2011 - Planning permission for the initial phase of campus development was granted in May 2010. Highlands and Islands Enterprise has committed over £30m funding. Archaeological excavation is currently underway on the site of the campus and it is anticipated that work to install key services will begin in September 2011.

May 2010 - planning permission granted for initial phase of campus development

August 2009 - Highland Wide LDP Main Issues Report identifies site at Beechwood Inverness for the new campus.