The Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport in the Scottish Highlands is a free trade zone driving Scotland’s net zero transition.
Strategically located with vast natural resources and commercial opportunities on its doorstep, the Green Freeport aims to build a world-leading floating offshore wind manufacturing sector. It also focuses on green hydrogen and creating a new innovation cluster in life sciences.
With its Freeport status, it will offer a package of customs and tax incentives, alongside major new investment in infrastructure, skills and innovation.
strategically located right at the heart of Scotland's offshore renewables opportunity with easy access to the North Sea, Europe and beyond.
including tax relief incentives, enhanced capital allowances, streamlined customs procedures, duty free import and export.
including:
including the fabrication, assembly and maintenance of floating substructures and components to supply ScotWind, INTOG and the rest of the world.
using our vast wind resources to produce, store, distribute and export hydrogen on a commercial scale.
across the energy workforce and supply chain.
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Think Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport could be right for your business? Get in touch today to discuss what you're looking for.
The Port of Nigg is a superhub within the offshore renewables industry which offers:
The Port of Cromarty Firth is already a leader in supporting the offshore wind industry and has a long history of energy expertise and logistics. It offers:
A key export and import hub experienced in handling offshore wind turbines, the port offers:
Ardersier Port is the UK's largest brownfield port and offers:
Associated British Ports is considering Pitcalzean as a new base for offshore wind manufacturing, assembly and marshalling to meet industry's huge demand.
Highland Deephaven is an industrial estate offering large areas of brownfield land zoned and is available for development with substantial infrastructure already on site, including an existing causeway.
Inverness Campus is a world-class location for businesses to co-locate with academic organisations for R&D opportunities particularly in Life Sciences.
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Set to become a global hub for offshore wind and hydrogen, the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport offers the perfect location to access the huge commercial opportunities offered by Scotland's huge offshore wind project pipeline, as well as wider Europe. With its renowned oil and gas heritage and offshore expertise, the area has the transferable skills and experience to drive Scotland’s offshore wind sector. It is already home to multiple leading supply chain companies alongside outstanding port infrastructure and manufacturing facilities.
There's a large talent pool of energy specialists transitioning their skills for a net zero future. You'll benefit from dedicated support for innovation and skills development to meet industry demand, as well as access to:
Experience the incredible quality of life in the Scottish Highlands, which mixes the best of city living with the great outdoors. As well as stunning scenery and outdoor activities, many multinational companies are based here.
If you're thinking of setting up in Scotland and think Inverness and Cromarty Green Freeport could be right for you, get in touch today to discuss what you're looking for.
