App will have dubious worth

Sir, - I read with great interest the article (dated September 21) about the new tourism app being trialled in Highland Perthshire.

I am always keen to promote local business and crafts as some are in hard to access and remote areas.

This new initiative is being backed by Keith Brown, cabinet secretary for the economy, jobs and fair work.

The article indicates the A9 dualling will be a benefit to those businesses listed within the app, some of which are more than 20 miles away. Sorry, but I don’t see the connection.

Who is funding this and what has this to do with the dualling of the A9?

Is this a tactic to deviate from the up and coming issues that will affect the local communities being severely affected by the A9 dualling programme?

Local businesses and local communities will be severely affected by the loss of land, noise, pollution, vibration, loss of historical sites and some of the most beautiful countryside.

It is about time we got the support we urgently require.

Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government and Keith Brown are not supporting the local communities directly involved.

It is about time they concentrated on the real job in hand, making sure all areas are fairly and honestly investigated in order to support all concerned, while building a road to be proud off.

Brenda Bissett. Reviresco, Dowally.