The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) is officially “open for business” today, 12 June 2024, following approval from the Scottish and UK Governments of its Outline Business Case and the designation of its three tax sites located in Grangemouth, Rosyth, Mid-Forth (Leith and Burntisland). This major step unlocks the investment incentives to deliver the green freeport vision.
Plans unveiled for £25m malt whisky distillery at Inveraray Castle
Argyll Estates and European spirits company, Stock Spirits Group, owner of the Clan Campbell whisky brand, have lodged a Planning Application Notification with Argyll and Bute Council for the construction of a £25 million (EUR 30 million) malt whisky distillery at Inveraray Castle, seat of the Duke of Argyll, who is Chief of Clan Campbell. It will be named Inveraray Distillery and, once completed, it will create more than 20 local jobs.
Introducing Tap the App: Digital single and return tickets launched on Glasgow’s X19 Queen Elizabeth University Hospital service
Stagecoach West Scotland introduces new digital single and return ticket options for the X19 Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to Easterhouse service.
Cunard’s Queen Anne cruise ship arrives into the Forth on her maiden visit
Forth Ports tugs welcomed Cunard’s new cruise ship, the Queen Anne, into the River Forth on Sunday 26th May 2024.
Port of Tilbury kicks off the summer with local performers at busy open day
The Port of Tilbury’s community Open Day, held on Saturday 11th May was a great success with local performers, market stalls and red bus port tours.
Macfarlane Group celebrates across the business to mark its 75th anniversary
Macfarlane Group has marked 75 years of business with celebrations amongst its staff across the UK and Europe.
Spreng Thomson Recap: political tours, achievements and travel surveys
The Spreng Thomson team have been busy gathering and creating engaging content across all of our clients.
Scottish Secretary visits Scotland’s largest renewables hub at Port of Leith
The Secretary of State for Scotland, The Rt. Hon. Alister Jack MP, toured the nation’s largest renewables hub at the Port of Leith.
Bus operators want to hear from the people of Greater Glasgow
Major travel survey launched by Glasgow Bus Alliance The Glasgow Bus Alliance* – a partnership of the leading bus operators serving Glasgow – launches a major independent travel survey today (26 February 2024) to hear the views of the people of Greater Glasgow on the future of bus in their City.
Bullet Express appoints Director of Storage and Logistics
Bullet Express, one of the UK’s fastest-growing transport, supply chain logistics, worldwide freight management and storage businesses, has appointed warehousing and logistics specialist, Wesley Riggins, as its Director of Storage and Logistics.
Kelso Pharma announces strategic partnerships with PharmaPath and Valpharma
Kelso Pharma, the growing UK-based specialty pharma business, has concluded two new collaboration agreements with pharmaceuticals companies, PharmaPath and Valpharma.
Charles Hammond to step down as CEO of Forth Ports – Stuart Wallace announced as his successor
Forth Ports’ Group Chief Executive, Charles Hammond OBE, has decided to step down from his role leading the UK’s third largest ports group at the end of June 2024. His successor will be Stuart Wallace, who is currently the company’s Chief Operating Officer.