Theresa May will visit the Edinburgh festival on Tuesday, as she signs a £1.2bn City Deal with Nicola Sturgeon.

The Prime Minister will be in Edinburgh to formally sign off on the funding deal, which aims to boost economic growth in Scotland's capital and the surrounding regions.

She also said Brexit could lead to a "brighter future for the whole UK," saying the Uk Government was working with businesses, devolved governments and academics.

The UK and Scottish governments will each contribute £300m towards the City Deal, with the remainder coming from local authorities.

Projects supported by the deal include £10m towards a new concert venue Edinburgh's St Andrews Square, which will be the home of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

A new centre for research into robotics, known as the National Robotarium, will be set up by Heriot-Watt and Edinburgh Universities.

Further funding will go towards improvements on the A720 city bypass.

The outline of the deal, which aims to create 21,000 new jobs over several years, was agreed in 2017.

The Prime Minister said Edinburgh was a "cultural inspiration" to the rest of the world as she visited the city.

She said: "I am pleased to be in Edinburgh today for the city's annual celebration of the arts and culture.

"From the Fringe, to the International Festival, festivals dedicated to science, books and storytelling, the city is truly a cultural inspiration for the rest of the UK and the world.

"Alongside the Scottish Government and local partners, I will be confirming £300m, as part of a wider £1bn investment by the UK Government through City Deals in Scotland, to create jobs and open up new economic opportunities throughout the nation.

"These City Deals build on existing strengths to open up new possibilities for the future in Scotland and the whole of the UK as part of our modern Industrial Strategy."

Further funding for science centres in Glasgow and Dundee was also announced.

The Prime Minister said: "Today I have also announced a further £13m for investment in six science centres in the UK, including Dundee and Glasgow, to drive innovation in science and technology.

"As we leave the EU, the UK Government is working in partnership with business, academia and the devolved administrations to create more good jobs and spread economic prosperity across the country.

"By making the most of our country's assets and the talents of all of our people, we can build a brighter future for the whole UK."