Areas around Inverness and the River Forth have been awarded green freeport status, under a scheme agreed by the Scottish and UK governments.The two winning bids were formally announced on Friday as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Scotland.The status offers special tax incentives and lower tariffs around ports, with the aim of stimulating economic growth.

Areas around Inverness and the River Forth have been awarded green freeport status, under a scheme agreed by the Scottish and UK governments.The two winning bids were formally announced on Friday as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Scotland.The status offers special tax incentives and lower tariffs around ports, with the aim of stimulating economic growth.