Low Emission Zones (LEZ) are in force across Scotland’s four largest cities which supporters say make them attractive and healthier places to live, work and visit.

The restrictions, designed to lower emissions and increase active travel, came into force in Aberdeen in June 2024.

But businesses in surrounding towns, without traffic restrictions, say they’re benefiting from a boost in footfall as more shoppers travel out of the city for their retail needs.

The historic market town of Inverurie in Aberdeenshire, about a 35 minute drive from Aberdeen’s centre, has all but two of its shop units full, more than half of which are held by independent businesses.

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