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Scottish Government to intervene after Scotland to Europe ferry plans ditched

THE Scottish Government will intervene after Forth Ports pulled out of plans for a direct ferry service between Scotland and Europe ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22

Fife to Europe ferry being scrapped 'huge loss for Scotland', says plan chief

THE collapse of plans to restore a ferry link between Fife and mainland Europe is a “huge loss for Scotland”, according to the shipping…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

Scotland to Europe ferry plans scrapped as Forth Ports pulls out of deal

Forth Ports pulls out of Rosyth-Europe ferry plans despite £6m government funding.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

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Leith Docks development with more than 240 flats given green light

A NEW development with more than 240 flats has been granted planning permission in principle at Leith Docks

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24

Protest organised against 'illegal' fence blocking access to Scottish harbour

A PROTEST has been organised amid an ongoing feud about a fence blocking access to a Scottish harbour.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2025

Scottish port welcomes £50m investment after 'largest ever' wind contract

PORT operator Forth Ports has announced a £50 million private investment in infrastructure at the Port of Leith after securing its largest-ever…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

Locals rage at 'illegal' fence blocking public access to Scottish harbour

A CAMPAIGN group has said they could assert their rights to access “en masse” if a council does not remove what is claimed to be…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024

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Fife locals ‘illegally shut out’ of harbour due to green freeport – campaign group

LOCALS are being “illegally shut out” of a popular harbour area in Fife due to its proximity to a green freeport, according to a campaign…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2024

Ukrainian refugees living on Edinburgh ship moved to alternative accommodation

After the contract with Forth Ports ran out, the Scottish Government had to find alternative accommodation for more than 1,000 Ukrainians seeking refuge from the Russian invasion.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2023

Ukrainian refugees disembark from Leith cruise ship as accommodation contract ends

Ukrainian refugees housed temporarily on an Edinburgh cruise ship have been supported into alternative accommodation, the Scottish Government has…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2023

Mega cruise ship in Edinburgh with its own waterpark, theatre and casino

The impressive spectacle that is the Jewel of the Seas is reportedly set to arrive in the Firth of Forth on Monday with locals being given the chance to see the 90,000-tonne cruise liner up close

Edinburgh Live · May 21, 2023

Forth Ports commits to have carbon neutral operations by 2032

Meanwhile, Aberdeen FC is planning to eliminate over 2,800 tonnes of CO2 by 2030

Insider UK · May 16, 2023

Popular Edinburgh pub to transform historic bridge into lit-up outdoor beer garden

Edinburgh Live · Mar 13, 2023

Work to fully restore historic Edinburgh swing bridge to former glory delayed

The historic Victoria Swing Bridge has been falling to bits in recent years with locals and heritage lovers keen to see it fully restored, but the completion of the works has been pushed back.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 10, 2023

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Insider UK · Nov 14, 2022

Forth Ports gets green light for 600-home Granton development

New sites at Granton and Western Harbour are also being marketed for sale

Insider UK · Aug 29, 2022

Port of Dundee selected as pre-assembly base for Inch Cape wind farm

Port's renewables hub entirely booked for a year from March 2025, employing around 50 staff

Insider UK · Jul 13, 2022

Port of Leith signs deal for multi-billion pound offshore wind project

Forth Green Freeport renewables development platform takes shape with £50m port infrastructure investment

Edinburgh Live · Jun 28, 2022

Cruise terminal for East Lothian 'doomed to fail' councillors told

As well as the cruise terminal a community-led plan for a national climate centre is also being considered for the site but will only make up a small part of it.

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Edinburgh Live · Jun 22, 2022

Future of East Lothian cruise terminal to lie with Forth Ports

Local communities have put forward support for a cruise terminal and an Eden Project style climate centre at the former power station site with councillors set to be asked to make a decision by the end of the year

Insider UK · Jun 20, 2022

Vision unveiled for a 50,000-job Forth freeport

The bid claims to be able to unlock £6bn of private and public investment for Scotland

Daily Record · Jun 19, 2022

Calls for Holyrood action over 'unhealthy monopoly' at Scotland's ports

The Canadian Government's pension fund had made billions from ownership of docks in Scotland.

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022

New Edinburgh neighbourhood would include 800 apartments, plush hotel and shops

'Harbour 31', in Leith, could be one of the city's newest mixed development sites if the plans are accepted by the City of Edinburgh Council, with a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) being submitted on Thursday, May 26

Insider UK · Apr 26, 2022

Construction to start on next phase of Western Harbour housing development

Completion of the first 118 homes should be during the first half of 2024

Edinburgh Live · Feb 25, 2022

Historic Edinburgh bridge could be redeveloped to provide vital access link for local community

The City of Edinburgh Council received the planning application from Forth Ports recently to redevelop the historic old bridge and provide a new link for local residents

Insider UK · Feb 9, 2022

Forth Ports acquires OM Heavy Lift

Dundee-based heavy lifting specialist will continue to be led by existing managing director

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