WATCH: Leading figures behind the green freeport explain why it is so vital

Such was the importance of the green freeport that the whole economic and social future of the Highlands was at stake according to some.

Last week, Opportunity Cromarty Firth – the consortium leading the bid ­– was named one of two winners of the competitive bidding process.

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So what will it do? Here are some of the leading people behind the bid speaking about why it matters so much to the north.

Check back with us tomorrow when the industry figures tell us what the bid means to them, and to the business outlook for the region.

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