Concerns over Inverness barrack’s suitability for asylum seekers

Concerns have been raised about “community cohesion” after it emerged that a military base in Inverness has been earmarked to temporarily house about 300 asylum seekers.

BBC News understands that Cameron Barracks and an East Sussex army training camp will be used to house a total of about 900 men by the end of the year.

Both the Scottish government and three senior Highland councillors have highlighted concerns about the plans to the Home Office.

In a joint statement, the councillors said: “Our main concern is the impact this proposal will have on community cohesion given the scale of the proposals as they currently stand.”