Scotland Invests £24M in Kishorn Port for Offshore Wind Jobs

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is investing up to £24 million to expand Kishorn Port in the Scottish Highlands, enhancing its dry dock and reclaiming land to support the manufacturing of floating offshore wind turbine foundations. This expansion, part of a wider £500 million Scottish Government commitment to develop ports and offshore wind supply chains, is expected to create up to 1,500 jobs in Wester Ross and the wider Highlands once complete. The upgraded port, which already features one of Europe's largest dry dock openings, is positioned to play a critical role in offshore wind projects and decommissioning activities in Scotland and beyond. During the construction phase led by Scottish contractor RJ McLeod, around 84 jobs will be created over 18 months. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes emphasized the investment as a significant public infrastructure commitment that will attract further investment and help local communities benefit from the global renewable energy market. HIE's chief executive Stuart Black and Kishorn Port Limited director Alasdair Ferguson highlighted the project's importance for sustaining skilled jobs and boosting the regional economy in a rural area.