Capital investment

The announcement of a
£150million investment programme at Edinburgh Airport (your report, 21 August) should be welcomed by the business community throughout Scotland.Despite ongoing global uncertainty, our capital city has proved time and again that through greater collaboration, innovation and a resilient approach, our economy can continue to grow.

Edinburgh Airport acts as a business gateway to both Europe and the Bric countries. The creation of a new business centre at the terminal and the potential for creating new routes in the future can be viewed as part of the wider success story throughout the city.

Sandra Rodger

Grant Thornton UK LLP

Exchange Crescent

Edinburgh