Bob Buskie, Chief Executive of The Port of Cromarty Firth – speaking on behalf of Opportunity Cromarty Firth – said: “We are delighted that the Scottish Government has given the green light to the idea of Free Ports in Scotland.

This will ensure Ports are able to compete on a level playing field with their counterparts in the rest of the UK and help the Scottish Ports sector play a full role in delivering a green economic recovery.