Businesses who locate at the Enterprise & Innovation Centre at the £63 million HALO Kilmarnock will be able to collaborate on-site with top Scottish law firm, Anderson Strathern, which has become the first Gold #ROCKME Partner at the ground-breaking development.
Ashley Nicholson becomes first female President of UKHMA
Ashley Nicholson from Forth Ports has been appointed President of the UK Harbour Masters Association (UKHMA). Ashley, who takes on the role today (10 June), is the first female to hold the title and she is the youngest certificated Harbour Master in the UK to hold the role with the UKHMA.
Agenda: Let’s hear our towns singing once again – Marie Macklin in The Herald
Dr Marie Macklin CBE, founder and executive chair of The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, exclusively writes the latest Agenda piece for The Herald discussing the impact of Covid-19 and how Scotland’s towns and communities can lead the way in recovery and beyond.
New freight ferry port passes dress rehearsal
The country’s newest and largest unaccompanied* freight roll on/roll off (ro-ro) terminal at Tilbury2 took a step closer to opening with the successful completion of ship trials at the weekend.
The HALO announces appointment of Marketing Agents for Enterprise and Innovation Hub
The HALO Urban Regeneration Company today (14th May 2020) announces the joint appointment of two Marketing Agents for its Enterprise & Innovation Hub in Kilmarnock as the HALO enters its next phase.
Video: Forth Ports quayworkers continue to provide key services in lockdown
Since the lockdown in March, Forth Ports have not stopped working. Have a look at this video which shows the vital role of ports and maritime in these testing times.
The Big Interview: Archangels co-founder Mike Rutterford
Mike Rutterford helped launch Archangel 28 years ago and, driven by its four pillars of wisdom, the business angel syndicate has delivered success stories, cash – and fun.
Forth Ports Plays a Quay Role in Keeping the Economy and Freight Moving
Since the lockdown in March, Forth Ports have not stopped working. All of their ports are open and their quay workers around the UK have been working hard during these challenging times to make sure that food and goods arriving into their ports are getting to where they are most needed.
Arcus achieves final close of Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 2
Arcus Infrastructure Partners (‘Arcus’) is pleased to announce the final closing of its second fund, Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 2 SCSp (‘AEIF2’) at c. EUR 1.22 billion.
20,000 free meals to be delivered to the Lift Up Your Hearts community
20,000 free meals will be delivered to the most vulnerable people across Kilmarnock and East Ayrshire as part of the Lift Up Your Hearts community fund created by Scottish businesswoman, Marie Macklin CBE.
Five straddle carriers arrive in Scotland’s largest container terminal
Scotland’s largest container terminal, within the Port of Grangemouth, welcomed five new Kalmar/Cargotec straddle carriers as part of a multi-million-pound investment in terminal equipment at the port.
Giddyup! Stagecoach West Scotland partners with Ayr Racecourse
Stagecoach West Scotland announces a partnership with Ayr Racecourse to be the transport provider for its major race meetings in 2020.