Today marked the start of an 80 mile upgrade programme to the A9 between Perth and Inverness. Groundwork investigations began this morning on the Luncarty to Pass of Birnam section of the busy A9. Picture shows Finance Secretary John Swinney (blue hat) talking with Dr Keith Salt, Business Development Director of Environmental Scientifics Group (ESG) who are conducing the ground investigation work on behalf of Transport Scotland. Bankfoot, Friday, March 22, 2013. (Photo/Stuart Nicol)



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