Key road building projects
EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY MAY 6 File photo dated 23/05/11 of road sign warning of high winds on the A9 near Dunblane. Alex Salmond has warned likely first minister John Swinney he could pay the "heaviest of political prices" if key road building projects, such as completing the dualing of the A9, are put on hold to appease the Scottish Greens. Mr Salmond spoke out as he prepared to give evidence to a Holyrood committee probing delays to work to upgrade the A9 from Perth to Inverness to dual carriageway. Issue date: Monday May 6, 2024.