Scottish Government backs third runway at Heathrow. The Scottish Government has announced its support for plans to build a third runway at London Heathrow Airport, after securing key commitments for Scotland. The expansion plans offer the greatest strategic and economic benefits to Scotland, creating thousands of jobs and providing a significant boost to the country’s connectivity. The airport’s commitments include: The creation of up to 16,000 new jobs across Scotland …
The Scottish International Air Show, Scotland’s biggest family event, attracted an estimated 85,000 people to Ayr over the weekend. Those attending were treated to spectacular flying displays during the 2 day festival, and this years event included a thrilling pyrotechnics flying display on Friday evening. The Red Arrows closed the show on Saturday, with a breathtaking display over the Ayrshire coast.
Land Energy Girvan is to invest £6.4 million expanding its South Ayrshire site. The York-based company, which operates an integrated wood pellet production and combined heat and power plant in Girvan, said the investment will see it create 10 new jobs and will safeguard a further 28 in the Scottish supply chain. Scottish Enterprise is supporting the expansion with a £250,000 Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) grant. Land Energy Girvan, which …