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ONLINE retailer Amazon is to create 950 jobs across two locations in Scotland.

The company will open a fulfilment centre in Dunfermline -- bringing 750 full-time posts to Fife -- and an additional 200 jobs will be created at its existing centre in Gourock, which packs ship items for Amazon customers.

The online company is also expected to create a further 1,500 temporary jobs at peak periods, such as Christmas.

Making the announcement at the Scottish Parliament today (Thur), First Minister Alex Salmond said: "Amazon has established itself as one of the world's leading online retailers and I am delighted with its decision to expand its Scottish operations and to create 950 jobs.

"The Scottish Government, Scottish Development International and Scottish Enterprise is doing all it can to attract new jobs and investment to Scotland.

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