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Freeport webinar invite to Highland public

Freeport webinar invite to Highland public

Freeport webinar invite to Highland public

19 October 2023

"This is part of our promise to keep the communities informed of our progress and what is happening as the business case progresses."


Power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without power amid Storm Babet gales

Power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without power amid Storm Babet gales

Power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without power amid Storm Babet gales

19 October 2023

At the time of writing there were nine separate power cuts reported in the Highland Council area, with most located in communities in the west.


Beauly-based contractor awarded multimillion-pound contract for Inverness storage facility

Beauly-based contractor awarded multimillion-pound contract for Inverness storage facility

Beauly-based contractor awarded multimillion-pound contract for Inverness storage facility

30 August 2023

Global Infrastructure (Scotland) Ltd has recently commenced the work on the warehouse at Inverness Airport Business Park.


Black Isle designer creates scarf fit for a King – and rubs shoulders with racing royalty

Black Isle designer creates scarf fit for a King – and rubs shoulders with racing royalty

Black Isle designer creates scarf fit for a King – and rubs shoulders with racing royalty

14 August 2023

'It felt like a full circle moment to get to design for King Charles and be a success story of the Trust.'


Minister given progress report on Highland green freeport

Minister given progress report on Highland green freeport

Minister given progress report on Highland green freeport

02 August 2023

WORK on a major new wind farm was highlighted to a government minister when they were given a progress report on the establishment of a new freeport.


New A9 food and drink hub 'to create up to 100 jobs' at North Kessock, claims developer

New A9 food and drink hub 'to create up to 100 jobs' at North Kessock, claims developer

New A9 food and drink hub 'to create up to 100 jobs' at North Kessock, claims developer

20 July 2023

A MULTI-million pound plan for a food & drink hub and superfast electric charging station next to the A9 at North Kessock could create up to 100 jobs.


Ardersier Port joins the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport consortium

Ardersier Port joins the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport consortium

Ardersier Port joins the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport consortium

28 June 2023

Haventus, the owner of Ardersier Port, has joined the growing list of Green Freeport consortium members.


Is SSEN between a rock and a hard place in delivering mega power line reinforcements across the Highlands?

Is SSEN between a rock and a hard place in delivering mega power line reinforcements across the Highlands?

Is SSEN between a rock and a hard place in delivering mega power line reinforcements across the Highlands?

18 June 2023

Ambitious targets agreed by government have created a significant challenge for SSEN in the Highlands. Can it deliver amid hot controversy?


Power cut hits homes in part of Wester Ross

Power cut hits homes in part of Wester Ross

Power cut hits homes in part of Wester Ross

01 June 2023

A POWER cut is affecting homes in the Stromeferry area, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has confirmed.


6 key issues Highland power line campaigners want to see addressed

6 key issues Highland power line campaigners want to see addressed

6 key issues Highland power line campaigners want to see addressed

29 May 2023

Energy transmission company SSEN has been told 'actions speak louder than words' over plans for a 400kV power line across the Highlands.


Power cut hits parts of royal burgh town in Easter Ross

Power cut hits parts of royal burgh town in Easter Ross

Power cut hits parts of royal burgh town in Easter Ross

28 May 2023

ENGINEERS are on site after the power cut was reported in parts of Tain.


A £200 million investment will deliver around 500 new jobs for Global Energy’s Nigg yard

A £200 million investment will deliver around 500 new jobs for Global Energy’s Nigg yard

A £200 million investment will deliver around 500 new jobs for Global Energy’s Nigg yard

22 May 2023

Scottish secretary Alister Jack says 'for this area it is a lot of high-quality, high-wage jobs coming here'.


£200m to be invested in major new Highland cable factory and 150 jobs created

£200m to be invested in major new Highland cable factory and 150 jobs created

£200m to be invested in major new Highland cable factory and 150 jobs created

18 May 2023

Nigg has yet to be confirmed as the site for Sumitomo Electric Industries' new cable factory but an announcement on that is thought to be imminent.


Ross-shire pylon campaigners press case for 'co-design process' on eve of public meeting

Ross-shire pylon campaigners press case for 'co-design process' on eve of public meeting

Ross-shire pylon campaigners press case for 'co-design process' on eve of public meeting

17 May 2023

Ross-shire campaigners are pressing for a 'co-design process' to oversee construction of a massive power infrastructure project.


Major cable factory in Easter Ross will be ‘a boon for future generations’, says Highland MP

Major cable factory in Easter Ross will be ‘a boon for future generations’, says Highland MP

Major cable factory in Easter Ross will be ‘a boon for future generations’, says Highland MP

03 May 2023

A MASSIVE new subsea cable factory in Easter Ross will help future generations stay in the Highlands to live and work, a delighted local MP believes.


Failure to generate green energy manufacturing jobs 'has become a national embarrassment'

Failure to generate green energy manufacturing jobs 'has become a national embarrassment'

Failure to generate green energy manufacturing jobs 'has become a national embarrassment'

30 April 2023

Scotland needs to do more to ensure the much-trumpeted transition to green energy generates manufacturing jobs and supply chains, a union claims.


Japanese manufacturing giant plans massive subsea cable factory at Nigg

Japanese manufacturing giant plans massive subsea cable factory at Nigg

Japanese manufacturing giant plans massive subsea cable factory at Nigg

28 April 2023

Sumitomo Electric Industries 44m high plant would cover 48,000 m2 and be the largest on the Cromarty Firth.


Japanese manufacturing giant plans a major Highland factory producing subsea power cables

Japanese manufacturing giant plans a major Highland factory producing subsea power cables

Japanese manufacturing giant plans a major Highland factory producing subsea power cables

27 April 2023

But mystery surrounds where exactly Sumitomo Electric Industries' plant will be located in the region


Ross-shire port sets the scene for two-day trailblazer

Ross-shire port sets the scene for two-day trailblazer

Ross-shire port sets the scene for two-day trailblazer

25 April 2023

A Wester Ross port has set the scene for a first of its kind two-day event aimed at developers and stakeholders from across Europe.


Developer reveals where it hopes to satisfy mushrooming housing demand fuelled by Easter Ross freeport

Developer reveals where it hopes to satisfy mushrooming housing demand fuelled by Easter Ross freeport

Developer reveals where it hopes to satisfy mushrooming housing demand fuelled by Easter Ross freeport

25 April 2023

Freeport personnel 'with high-quality, well-paid jobs' will need high quality places to live within a reasonable distance, says developer.


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