Holiday village operator Center Parcs has unveiled plans for its first site in Scotland.
The new resort near Hawick in the Scottish Borders would represent a £350m investment and could create up to 1,200 jobs.
I am looking forward to seeing these proposals come forward as there is potential for a considerable boost to jobs, local businesses and our economy.
Investment in Hawick and surrounding communities is welcome, particularly if hundreds of jobs are created as a result.