Vote by the Scottish Premier League in favour of Inverness Caledonian Thistle being promoted was welcomed by Inverness and Nairn Enterprise chief executive Stuart Black.

Mr Black said: "We are delighted that common sense has finally prevailed. We recognise that Caley Thistle, through their achievements, have done a great deal to promote the city of Inverness.

"While playing in Aberdeen is not the ideal solution, we wish the club well in the coming season and look forward to being able to watch Premier League football in Inverness in the near future."

Earlier this month the City of Inverness Marketing Group, which Mr Black chairs, backed Caley Thistle's efforts to gain promotion by producing 10,000 Premier League Inverness car and window stickers.