An ambitious new initiative is being launched to create a Free Trade Zone in the Cromarty Firth – securing a sustainable pipeline of work and jobs. Opportunity Cromarty Firth is backed by the Port of Cromarty Firth along with partners from industry, academia and the public sector including Global Energy Group, The Highland Council, Highlands [...]
The Port of Cromarty Firth Spring 2020 Community Newsletter has been published, which provides an update on activities in the first quarter of the year as well as sections on: COVID-19, HSEQ, Business Sectors, Phase 4 Development, Community Sponsorship and other exciting news. Access the Newsletter here: Port of Cromarty Firth Spring 2020 Community Newsletter
The Port of Cromarty Firth donated nearly £36,000 to good causes in 2019 through its Community Sponsorship Programme. The programme sponsors a variety of different community projects and clubs that surround the Firth. The total for 2019 of £35,922.98 is a 24% increase on 2018’s total of £28,974.57. Among those to receive Port funding in [...]
Captain Iain Dunderdale, who was credited with making the Highlands a leading destination for cruise liners, has been made an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. The 73-year-old was honoured for services to the community in the Highlands, principally for his instrumental role in growing and promoting the cruise industry in Scotland and [...]
Port of Cromarty Firth announced today that Roadbridge UK Ltd has won the contract to construct the new £30 million Energy and Cruise Hub announced this week. The hub will create an estimated 16 new full-time jobs through the construction and operation phases; many of which will be in the Highlands and Islands. Roadbridge UK […]
Port of Cromarty Firth board today (26th November 2018), announced a new quayside expansion, costing a record £30 million. This follows the recent announcement of a £10 million contract from Moray East Offshore Windfarm to become the intermediate port for their 95-turbine development. The new quayside will generate over 140 new jobs across the Highlands […]