Independent garden centre Simpsons of Inverness have joined the buying group, Future Marketing Group.

The move follows the recent addition of Poplars Garden Centre into FMG's portfolio and news that Millbrook Garden Centre have decided to bring their second centre at Crowborough into the group – that now takes the total to 14.

Group Chairman Martin Davies, of Raglan Garden Centre,  explained: “We are very happy to add one of Scotland’s premier garden centres to FMG.

"It is very satisfying to see that the hard work of existing members negotiations with our suppliers is being recognized across the country by good independent businesses.

"I am sure they will want to take full advantage of the increased purchasing power and marketing initiatives available to them.”

Andrew Simpson said:  “We are delighted to be joining Future Marketing for not only the obvious advantages that group membership will give but for the opportunity to share business ideas with like-minded people.”