YOUR VIEWS: Plans for new RBS branch in Inverness city centre
Plans lodged for new RBS branch
Plans for a new £2.5 million Royal Bank of Scotland flagship branch in Inverness is a step nearer after plans for the city site were lodged. RBS’s parent company, NatWest Group has lodged formal plans with Highland Council to alter vacant shopfronts in the Eastgate Shopping Centre to accommodate the proposals.
“I don't get how they are saving the money when they are spending £2.3m on new place?” - Valerijs Tislers
“Leave it in Longman, it’s much easier to get to.” - Michael O’Neill
“Michael O'Neill, easier for older people or people that don't drive to get to town one.” - Alice Griffins
“What about spending the money on the local branches. To keep them open.” - Alison Walker
“If they opened a bank or closed a bank in Inverness there would be negative comments, it's a no-win situation.” - Keith Alexander
“My nearest Royal Bank branch is now 40 miles away. A posh new branch in Inverness will be a great help,not.” - Murdo Mackay
“Murdo Mackay, only 40 miles, that's not bad, my bank branch is over a 100 miles away.” - Rachel Taylor
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“A decent restaurant would have been better. Go into a bank these days and they tell you to go away and do it online.” - Julie Mackay
“Why does everything have to be in Inverness? People live all over the Highlands but they have closed all our local branches down. Not everyone wants a 1-2 hour journey to get to their branch.” - Tracey Smith
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“Says a lot when £2.5million being used when there already is a bank in a convenient place. Why not use that money to keep banks open in outer city areas! Giving jobs to locals and businesses.” - Judith Read
“Leave it in the Longman at least you can park adjacent. £3.30 minimum charge in Eastgate just to pop into the bank.” - David M Edes
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