The Highland Council

On 13 January 2023 it was announced that the consortium was successful in being awarded Green Freeport status by Scottish and UK Governments. When operational, the Green Freeport will offer a package of tax and customs incentives to attract inward investment and stimulate innovation and growth. More information on the Green Freeport announcement and framework can be found on the Scottish Government website.

The Council has agreed its backing of and commitment to the Green Freeport bid in Highland.  An update report was considered at Council on 9 March 2023.

Before a Green Freeport receives formal designation and becomes operational, a full business case process must be completed. To help shape this, the partnership will be undertaking a series of engagement sessions over the weeks and months ahead with communities, businesses and other partners. It is anticipated that it will become operational by Spring 2024 at the earliest.

The Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport website is currently being updated and will become the main source of information for anyone wanting to find out more.

A recording of our first community webinar that was held on Wednesday 22 March 2023 is now available to view below: