A multi-partner plan involving the Port of Cromarty Firth has been launched to establish a green hydrogen hub in the Highlands that will see Scotland lead the world in hydrogen technology. The North of Scotland Hydrogen Programme aims to develop a state-of-the-art hub in the Cromarty Firth to produce, store and distribute hydrogen to the […]
While 2020 was a year of significant challenges, for the Port of Cromarty Firth it was also one of huge achievement and economic opportunity. The Port of Cromarty Firth continued to establish itself as a key economic driver in the Highlands, Scotland, the UK and beyond – generating an estimated £275 million a year. Nowhere [...]
The Port of Cromarty Firth awarded over £20,000 to good causes in 2020 through its Community Sponsorship Programme. The programme supported a variety of community projects and clubs that surround the Cromarty Firth, having widened the eligibility criteria in order to provide funding for COVID-19 community support initiatives. Among those to receive Port funding in […]
Opportunity Cromarty Firth is delighted to announce plans to open a global centre of excellence on a North Highland College UHI campus, aimed at ensuring Scotland becomes a world leader in future renewable energy technologies. The Power House will be housed at Tern House, in Alness Point Business Park, Easter Ross, and will bring together […]
Bob Buskie, Chief Executive of The Port of Cromarty Firth – speaking on behalf of Opportunity Cromarty Firth – said: “We are delighted that the Scottish Government has given the green light to the idea of Freeports in Scotland. This will ensure Ports are able to compete on a level playing field with their counterparts […]
Port of Cromarty Firth has signed a Letter of Intent with IDEOL, a global leader in floating foundations for offshore wind, which could create well in excess of five hundred new Scottish construction jobs. The agreement would see the French-headquartered company and its future local construction partners use the Port’s land and Firth berthing sites […]
The Port of Cromarty Firth is celebrating after being named Business of the Year and Coastal Powerhouse at the prestigious Maritime UK Awards. The Port’s double win at the UK-wide maritime industry awards was announced at an event streamed live online from Plymouth due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Maritime UK Awards are held with the [...]
The Port of Cromarty Firth Winter 2020 Community Newsletter has been published, which provides an update on recent developments & activities including: COVID-19, HSEQ, Opportunity Cromarty Firth, Business Sectors and Phase 4 Development. Access the Newsletter here: Port of Cromarty Firth Winter 2020 Community Newsletter WindFloat 1 arriving into the Queens Dock
The Port of Cromarty Firth Summer 2020 Community Newsletter has been published, which provides an update on activities in the second and third quarters of the year as well as sections on: COVID-19, HSEQ, Opportunity Cromarty Firth, Business Sectors, Phase 4 Development and the Port's Community Sponsorship Programme. Access the Newsletter here: Port of Cromarty [...]
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, Inverness [...]