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Concerns over Inverness barrack's suitability for asylum seekers

The UK government aims to close costly asylum hotels faster by using military sites, with about 300 asylum seekers planned for Cameron Barracks near Inverness.

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Highland Council and the Scottish government are questioning the use of the military base in Inverness.

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Labour minister 'sorry' to Inverness MP over surprise asylum seeker barracks plan

THE UK Government has apologised to the MP for Inverness after ministers were challenged on plans to house asylum seekers in former military…

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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scottishdailyexpressscottishdailyexpress
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Backlash against plans to house 300 male migrants in Inverness grows

The Home Office's idea to house asylum seekers in Cameron Barracks in Inverness has been met with widespread condemnation from local politicians, with even the immigration-friendly SNP Government raising concerns about the scheme.

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Concerns over Inverness barrack's suitability for asylum seekers

Highland Council and the Scottish government are questioning the use of the military base in Inverness.

·United Kingdom
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Community cohesion concerns over Inverness asylum plans

Plans to house asylum seekers in Inverness have raised concerns over community cohesion within the relatively small community.

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Holyrood WebsiteHolyrood Website

Inverness military site pegged to house asylum seekers

Political leaders at Highland Council have expressed concern about the impact on community cohesion

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
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