Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has marked the Royal Air Force’s decision to name the first of its P-8 Poseidon aircraft “Pride of Moray” by putting it on record in a motion to the Scottish Parliament .
Mr Halcro Johnston said: “People in Moray take great pride in the county’s longstanding association with the RAF.
“That the first of the new aircraft operating out of Lossiemouth will be named “Pride of Moray” reflects that and I’m pleased to be able to mark it with a motion to the Scottish Parliament.
“The presence of the P-8s represents a huge financial investment in Moray, bringing with it major benefits for local suppliers and the wider local economy.
“And there are other benefits too. I know NHS Grampian is hoping to recruit staff for Dr Gray’s and other local facilities from members of the families of those coming to Moray to service the fleet of aircraft.
“The investment is a great boost for Moray and, along with the Deputy Prime Minister’s visit last week to announce the Moray Growth Deal, is evidence of the UK Government’s ambition for Moray and willingness to invest in the north of Scotland.”
