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Euro cash for Eden Court
31/01/2005
A £2.675 million European grant for the project to
redevelop the Eden Court Theatre in Inverness was announced
today.
First Minister Jack McConnell was visiting the theatre,
which will be one of the top venues for the Highland Year
of Culture 2007, during a visit to the city.
He said:
"The Eden Court Theatre has been the premier cultural
venue in the Highlands for 30 years. But now it is time to
update, expand and modernise it - to match the cultural
ambitions of the Highlands in the 21st century.
"The Highlands are enjoying a cultural renaissance that
is leading the way in Scotland. It's time to celebrate all
aspects of that culture, reflecting the traditional past,
contemporary strengths and future aspirations of the
region.
"That is why I am delighted to be involved in the Year
of Highland Culture, and this investment in Eden Court will
be a huge boost to the plans for 2007."
The Eden Court Theatre was opened in 1976, and the £17.4
million redevelopment project will increase the capacity of
the main auditorium, establish a second, smaller theatre
and provide cinema facilities.
Culture Minister Patricia Ferguson announced an
Executive capital grant of £5 million for the project
earlier this month.
The £2.675 million announced today is a European
Regional Development Fund grant.