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● Wednesday September 23, 2026

Forth Ports invests in local talent for global trade with 20 new apprentices and graduates

Forth Green Freeport partner, Forth Ports, has welcomed 20 new apprentices and graduates across its UK-wide business, creating rewarding career opportunities in the ports, logistics and maritime sectors while developing the skilled workforce needed to support global trade and long-term growth. Reflecting its focus on local talent, global trade, the company is building accessible career pathways for people in the ...

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● Tuesday September 22, 2026

Edinburgh Airport announces £500million investment plan

Forth Green Freeport partner, Edinburgh Airport, has unveiled the first phase of the largest capital investment programme in its his-tory, with more than £500 million to be invested over the next five years. The multi-year programme will deliver significant improvements across terminal expansion, airport infrastructure, passenger facilities and operational operations, helping prepare Scotland's busiest airport for future growth. First Minister ...

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● Wednesday August 5, 2026

Minister for Business and Fair Work meets Forth Green Freeport to discuss its role in the transition of Grangemouth

The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) welcomed Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Business and Fair Work, to Forth Valley College in Falkirk to take part in an engaging roundtable discussion with Grangemouth stakeholders on the Freeport's role in driving industrial transformation, supporting Scotland's net zero ambitions, attracting inward investment and creating high-quality employment opportunities. Forth Green Freeport partners including Forth Ports, ...

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● Wednesday June 24, 2026

Forth Ports receives approval for exciting residential waterfront development at Harbour 31 at the Port of Leith

Forth Green Freeport partner, Forth Ports, has been granted approval from the City of Edinburgh Council for a Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) for a 4.7acre waterfront site, forming part of the wider Harbour 31 masterplan at The Port of Leith. The proposed redevelopment of the site will provide in the order of 240-250 new homes including studios, 1, 2 ...

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● Wednesday May 20, 2026

Forth Green Freeport signs IRES 2027+ Pledge

Forth Green Freeport has formally signed the IRES 2027+ Pledge, reaffirming its commitment to investing in skills, employability, fair work and inclusive economic growth across the region. As a catalyst for sustainable industrial transformation, Forth Green Freeport is committed to creating high-quality, fair work opportunities and ensuring that people in the local communities have the skills needed to access emerging roles ...

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● Wednesday May 6, 2026

Scarborough Muir marks first development activity at Queensferry One with sod-cutting ceremony

Scarborough Muir Group (SMG), the joint venture between Scarborough Group International and Dunfermline-based Muir Group, has marked a major milestone at Queensferry One, Rosyth, with a ceremonial sod-cutting event to commence site preparation works. Thanks to the efforts of the Forth Green Freeport steering group, the event, which took place on Tuesday 5th May 2026, represented a turnround in activity ...

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● Wednesday May 6, 2026

Edinburgh Airport delivers £2.7bn boost to Scotland’s economy

Edinburgh Airport delivered £2.7 billion of economic value to Scotland in 2025 and supported almost 44,000 jobs, according to a new independent economic impact report. The study, carried out by BiGGAR Economics, shows the airport’s contribution has grown significantly since 2019, driven by rising passenger numbers, expanding international connectivity and increased investment from the airport’s owners. The analysis found that ...

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● Wednesday April 15, 2026

Scarborough Muir Group commits to speculative industrial development at Queensferry One, Rosyth

Forth Green Freeport partner, Scarborough Muir Group (SMG), the joint venture between Scarborough Group International and Inverkeithing-based Muir Group, has confirmed its commitment to deliver a new 50,000 sq ft industrial and logistics unit on a speculative basis at Queensferry One, Rosyth. The decision follows the progression of enabling works at the site, supported by the UK Government’s recent Site Accelerator ...

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● Tuesday April 14, 2026

Project Spotlight – Grangemouth Sustainable Manufacturing Campus (GSMC)

The Grangemouth Sustainable Manufacturing Campus (GSMC) is a flagship initiative within the Falkirk & Grangemouth Growth Deal. GSMC will support the UK’s ambition to translate world‑class innovation into commercial, investable industry. Located within Scotland’s largest manufacturing cluster, GSMC will play a national role in delivering the UK Industrial Strategy’s priorities on advanced manufacturing, clean growth, and frontier technologies, such as …

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● Tuesday March 10, 2026

American Airlines’ Edinburgh to New York JFK route sets off

American Airlines has launched its expanded presence at Edinburgh Airport with the start of its summer service to New York JFK. The addition of the JFK route means the airline is now operating two transatlantic services from Edinburgh, joining the popular Philadelphia route that resumed last year. The New York JFK will operate daily from 9 March to 24 October ...

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