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The Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport[1] has reached a landmark moment in its development, marking a significant step towards establishing the Highlands as an international hub for offshore wind and renewable energy.
On 26 September, a memora…
By PAUL DRURY FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 17:54, 4 October 2025 | Updated: 17:54, 4 October 2025
A massive clear-up operation is underway after 100mph Storm Amy crippled the country’s transport network and lef…
Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop said that over a 10-year period the project was expected to result in the removal of more than 8.5m lorry miles from Scotland’s roads and more than 17m from UK roads.She said: “This particular project could equate to rem…
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A flooded road in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire [BBC]
Travellers have been warned of disruption across Scotland later as Storm Amy is set to hit parts of the country with winds of up to 100mph in som…
BBCSafety warnings are in place as Storm Amy moves across the UK, with heavy rain and wind gusts of nearly 100mph in exposed areas. An Amber weather alert[1], where flying debris could pose a risk to life, has been issued for large parts of Northern Ir…
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Scottish Government funding of up to £3 million will enable the construction of a new £11.2 million rail freight terminal in Inverness.
The award through the Freight Facilities Grant to West Fraser Limited will see a faci…
26 September 2025Steven McKenzieHighlands and Islands reporterPort of Cromarty FirthA landmark agreement has been signed concluding a five-year planning process to establish a green freeport in the Highlands. Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport…
The UK and Scottish Governments have signed an agreement unlocking £25 million of investment and projecting over 11,000 jobs in the next 25 years, attracting £6.5 billion to turn the region into an international offshore wind and renewables hub.
The …
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes[1] signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a green freeport for Inverness[2] and Cromarty Firth.
It is one of two such developments planned for Scotland, with Friday’s signing …
The Highlands Green Freeport has hit a “historic final milestone”, unlocking 11,000 potential jobs and £25m worth of UK Government funding.
The Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) became operational through an agreement which was signed…