Member News: Scottish Enterprise Announce Next steps in £115m port redevelopment

May 28, 2025
Member News: Scottish Enterprise Announce Next steps in £115m port redevelopment

Work is underway on the latest developments towards making Montrose Port a key hub in Scotland’s renewable energy sector.

Early works have started on the sites for berths 9, 10 and 11, extending the Port’s capacity by 30 per cent, following a match-funding agreement with Scottish Enterprise.

The economic development agency approved £1.7million towards the studies and investigation works, which will lead to the creation of 20 hectares of manufacturing land at Montrose Port Industrial Park (MPIP) to the north of the town and the three additional quaysides.

This will unlock infrastructure investment in the order of £115million to further develop the port.

Scottish Enterprise Chief Executive Adrian Gillespie said: “The expansion of Montrose Port is hugely important to providing new infrastructure and space to support the continued growth of the offshore wind sector.

“Montrose Port Authority has exciting plans for the future and we are pleased to back that kind of ambition which will attract further investment into Scotland’s economy.”

The berths form part of a huge overall project by the Port, including work to turn part of nearby Customs House into a Skills Academy for the renewables industry and the massive expansion site purchased with grant funding announced by Scottish Enterprise earlier in the year.

The news comes during Scottish Enterprise’s Ports & Harbours Week, promoting sites up and down Scotland’s coastlines which play an invaluable role in Scotland’s economy.

Mr Gillespie added: “Our ports and harbours are crucial to our future as a trading nation, a green energy powerhouse and as hubs for increased innovation and productivity, and there is no better example than Montrose.

“The innovation and ambition on display there are vital to supporting our just transition to renewables and creating jobs and opportunities for many, many years to come.”

CEO of Montrose Port Authority Tom Hutchison said: “The redevelopment of Berths 9,10 and 11 marks a vital step in reinforcing Montrose Port Authority’s role in supporting the offshore wind sector and the wider energy industry.

“We’re grateful to Scottish Enterprise for acknowledging our vision and ambition, and for match funding this early works and investigative stage. Their support is instrumental in unlocking further investment, enabling us to increase capacity, create more jobs and drive sustainable economic growth for Montrose and the surrounding region. As a trust port, delivering long-term value for our community remains at the core of everything we do.”

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