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Political decision-makers issued with a 'stark warning' over Cromarty Firth green freeport
Political decision-makers issued with a 'stark warning' over Cromarty Firth green freeport
It is feared that billions in investment and thousands of jobs could go abroad
Renewables industry says the Cromarty Firth is the 'only' place for a green freeport
Renewables industry says the Cromarty Firth is the 'only' place for a green freeport
The message was delivered to the UK and Scottish governments that through a rare joint open-letter backing the bid
If the Cromarty Firth misses out on a green freeport it could cost the country thousands of jobs and billions of pounds
If the Cromarty Firth misses out on a green freeport it could cost the country thousands of jobs and billions of pounds
All three north MPs back the bid saying it could halt the economic decline of the Highlands
North politicians band together to back 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity offered by a green freeport
North politicians band together to back 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity offered by a green freeport
SNP, Conservatives, Labour and LibDems signed an open letter, saying – 'This is the best bid'
All three Highland MPs back a green freeport in the Cromarty Firth
All three Highland MPs back a green freeport in the Cromarty Firth
Though fears persist a 'raw political' decision could go against the Highlands where a freeport could 'reverse the decline'
Billions of investment and thousands of jobs will go abroad if Cromarty Firth loses out on green freeport
Billions of investment and thousands of jobs will go abroad if Cromarty Firth loses out on green freeport
Industry giants say the Cromarty Firth is the "only" place to site a freeport
Call for more government funding for tidal energy projects such as MeyGen
Call for more government funding for tidal energy projects such as MeyGen
Expert says more needs to be done to allow sector to compete with other renewables
SSE Renewables signs up as the education partner for the key Highland green energy project Hydro Ness
SSE Renewables signs up as the education partner for the key Highland green energy project Hydro Ness
The company will focus on science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education
Mill project takes 'huge step forward' with £250,000 funding from SSE Renewables
Mill project takes 'huge step forward' with £250,000 funding from SSE Renewables
Plans to transform John O’Groats Mill into a visitor attraction and community hub have taken "a huge step forward" with a £250,000 funding award.
Hotel installs recharge point on key trunk road
Hotel installs recharge point on key trunk road
A HOTEL miles from the nearest town has become the latest site to host a new electric car recharging point – as the rush towards EV tech hots up.
