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Ross-shire & The Black Isle

Ancient Firths and Modern Enterprise

Ross-shire spans from the fertile Black Isle peninsula on the Cromarty Firth to the wild Torridon mountains in the west, taking in Dingwall, Invergordon's deep-water port, and some of Scotland's finest whisky country.

Development

Development in Ross-shire & The Black Isle

The Cromarty Firth remains one of Scotland's key industrial zones with Invergordon serving oil & gas decommissioning and increasingly offshore wind fabrication. The Black Isle supports growing food and drink and tourism sectors.

Key Sectors

  • Offshore Energy (fabrication, decommissioning)
  • Whisky & Distilling
  • Aquaculture
  • Tourism
  • Agriculture & Soft Fruit
  • Port & Logistics Services

Funding & Grants

Cromarty Firth Port Authority development support, Highlands & Islands Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise renewable energy grants.

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