Buckie's navigation light will be replaced using a helicopter
Marc Macrae, who chairs Moray Council's economic development and infrastructure services committee, said: "This replacement is vital to ensuring the safety of vessels navigating our coastline."We're pleased to invest in this modern, durable upgrade at a time we're looking at the potential for growth in and around Buckie harbour."
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- The Independent
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- BBC News
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