Greenock cruise terminal on the Firth of Clyde on the west coast of Scotland will receive a £14 millin upgrade, which includes the introduction of a visitor centre.
The funding was announced on November 24 by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon who was quoted by CruiseeCritic as saying: "The port at Greenock provides the gateway to Glasgow and the west coast of Scotland. This proposed investment in the ocean terminal would significantly expand cargo and cruise berthing facilities, creating and supporting local jobs."
Earlier this year, Greenock became the first Scottish port to receive more than 100,000 cruise passengers in a single year and welcomed the arrival of Queen Mary 2 as part of Cunard's 175th anniversary celebrations.
Speaking of the investment, Inverclyde Council Leader, Councillor Stephen McCabe, said: "With the expansion of the quayside and development of a new visitor facility, Greenock Ocean Terminal can continue to be a major economic and tourist boost locally in Inverclyde and in Scotland, CruiseCritic said.
Greenock mainly handles cruise calls, but Fred.Olsen Cruise Limes operate a number of turn arounds there as well each year.
