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With an in-depth new study recommending that a ‘net-zero hub’ is established in the Forth Estuary, Forth Ports is now calling for the Scottish…

Forth Ports is keen for ports on both sides of the Forth to be included in plans for a green port A STRING of key sea ports, an industrial hub and Scotland’s busiest airport could be clustered together in plans being drawn up to become a post-Brexit green port. Scotland’s largest ports operator, Forth Ports, has told the Scottish Government it will submit plans to set up a green port at the Firth of Forth. Forth Ports has announced it is keen to bring forward proposals for the SNP ada...

THE Iron Lady barge had a tight fit under the Forth bridges yesterday (Thursday) morning. Photos from local photographer Gordon Hamilton showcases the barge and its cargo of a topside drilling platform departing from the Port of Rosyth and passing beneath the iconic bridges. The Iron Lady had been berthed at the Port of Rosyth since its arrival on April 11 before departing for Energy Park Fife in Methil where its cargo will be unloaded prior to its decommissioning. The Iron Lady was t...

Its sure to be a great sight.

A REMARKABLE marine operation has taken place off the coast of East Lothian. The largest construction vessel in the world – Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit – could be seen off the county’s coast for much of the weekend. The 382 metres long and 124 metres wide vessel transferred its huge cargo of a topside drilling platform onto the 200-metre-long barge the Iron Lady on Saturday. The following morning, the Pioneering Spirit, which was specifically designed for the single-lift installa...

Worlds largest construction vessel in remarkable marine operation on the Forth The massive project will become more regular as North Sea decommissioning gathers pace Sign up to FREE email alerts from businessInsider - Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can...

I will miss my dear papa: Prince Charles pays tribute to his very special father as he praises him for his devoted service to Queen and country and says that the royal family are deeply grateful for moving tributes The Prince of Wales issued a glowing tribute to his father in a recorded video message released on Saturday He said Prince Philip would be deeply touched by the sorrow felt by millions following news of his passing Words followed tributes paid by brother Prince Edward and the younge...

Are these the 30 people who will attend Prince Philips funeral? Royals face dilemma over who to invite because of Covid rules with Boris Johnson likely to join senior members of family for service Her Majesty will only be able to invite 30 people to the ceremony at St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle This is despite 800 mourners from across Duke of Edinburghs military ties and charities previously expected Philip said he wanted a small funeral, but the passing of Britains longest serving consor...

The arrangements are codenamed Forth Bridge, after the Scottish landmark and Unesco World Heritage Site. The railway bridge, crossing the Forth Estuary in Scotland, which opened in 1890, remains one of the greatest cantilever trussed bridges. Plans for the aftermath of the duke’s death have been in place for many years, and were updated and reviewed regularly by Buckingham Palace staff in consultation with the Queen and Philip. Both the Queen and the duke were consulted about the plans over t...

Prince Philip funeral details emerge: Will there be a state funeral? The arrangements for Prince Philips funeral are codenamed Forth Bridge The Duke of Edinburgh leaves St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle after the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire) Make sure to subscribe to our Liverpool Echo daily newsletter for the biggest stories, straight to youInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the infor...