Green 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

The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) has officially opened for business, unlocking investment incentives for the region. This follows approval from the Scottish and UK governments of its outline business case and the designation of three tax sites in Grangemouth, Rosyth, and the Mid-Forth region (Lei

Inverness native Calum MacPherson has been appointed as the new CEO of Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF). Mr MacPherson was born in Inverness and finished his schooling at Charleston Academy before studying Law at Aberdeen University. After graduating he worked in a tax practise in

Members of The Highland Council have received a further update on the current outline business case (OBC) stage of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport process and the role of council officers and elected members. The council, acting as the accountable body, is identifying potential devel

The Scottish Government has proposed incentives for businesses to invest in Scotland’s two new green freeports in a new consultation. Changes to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) rules would offer full or partial relief from the tax on non-residential buildings and land in certain area

Stuart Wood gives advice how businesses can prepare the newly announced Green Freeports and benefit from them. After months of deliberation and speculation the Scottish Government has finally announced the country’s two successful Green Freeport bidders – Cromarty Firth and Firth of Fort

Cromarty Firth and the Forth have been jointly selected by the Scottish and UK governments to become Scotland's first "green freeports". The winning bids by Opportunity Cromarty Firth (OCF) and Forth Green Freeport (FGF) will be supported by up to £52 million in start-up funding and will benef