Freeports

Marking Highland Business Week, Angus MacLeod discusses the transformative potential of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, highlighting the opportunities and challenges it presents for the region. The Highlands are on the brink of a transformation unlike anything seen in decades. The l

The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) has submitted its full business case to the UK and Scottish governments.

Law firms Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell have announced an event exploring the transformative potential of Green Freeports for the Highland economy. The event, part of Highland Business Week in September, will feature expert insights from Calum MacPherson, CEO, Inverne

Forth Green Freeport (FGF) has appointed Sarah Murray as the first chief executive of the consortium. FGF officially opened for business last month with a commitment to deliver an ambitious green growth strategy to re-industrialise Scotland, bringing economic and net zero benefits for the country as

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie is calling for accelerated progress on investment zones and freeports to bolster economic growth, after its analysis showed a concerning downturn of foreign interest in Scottish businesses. The specialist business lawyers analysed industry data, indicating a sig

Up to 30,000 high-quality jobs will be created in the north east of Scotland under plans to transform the region into the ‘Net Zero Capital of Europe’.