Porsche centre to go ahead in Highland capital after Peter Vardy Ltd's plan to convert Carpetright into showroom and workshop approved

The Highlands is getting its first Porsche Centre after a £4 million plan in Inverness was approved for a gateway site.

Peter Vardy Ltd will convert Carpetright in Inverness’s Millburn Road into a showroom and workshop specialising in sports cars, SUVs and executive saloons.

Vardy’s architects say that the project will lead to increased retail spend in the local area by both staff and customers, with 60 per cent coming from outside the region.

They added: “This will encourage customers to travel and stay in Inverness, often using local restaurants, amenities and hotels.

“Our quarterly events are held at local conference venues.”

The proposed Porsche Centre is set to offer 29 jobs plus four apprenticeships.

There are only four Porsche Centres in Scotland, the nearest being in Aberdeen.

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