Two Green Freeports in Scotland to be Established

16th February 2022

Freeports: In July last year the Scottish government named nine areas being considered among them is the Glasgow city region as Afloat captured with this scene of the River Clyde. Credit: Jehan Ashmore

Both the Scottish and UK governments have agreed to establish two green freeports in Scotland.

The special economic zones, offering tax breaks and lower business tariffs, are being promoted by the UK government as part of its "levelling-up" agenda.

The Scottish Greens, the SNP's Scottish government partners, criticised the plans as "greenwashing" and said it was a "corporate giveaway".

The deal comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Scotland.

A bidding process will begin in the spring and it is hoped the new sites will open in 2023.

For much more from BBC News on this development and see story on the Welsh government regards a 'freeport'.

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.

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