Scottish spaceport receives millions in funding in 'significant vote of confidence'

The SaxaVord spaceport in Shetland (Image: NQ)

A SCOTTISH spaceport has been given millions in funding in a move which has been described as a "significant vote of confidence".

SaxaVord Spaceport, on the island of Unst, Shetland, is to receive £30 million in support from the UK Government, which will be matched by private investors.