Moray has secured £1.2 million from the Scottish Government's Just Transition Fund to progress projects that will drive economic growth, attract investment and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.

The award will support two priority schemes within Moray's wider Just Transition programme.

Buckie Harbour Redevelopment enabling works have received £900,000 to advance plans that could strengthen Moray's position in the marine and offshore energy sector. The funding will cover technical studies, design development, environmental assessments and business case preparation required for potential expansion of the harbour.

A further £300,000 has been allocated to the Green Energy Parks project, led by Crown Estate Scotland in partnership with Moray Council. The initiative will explore opportunities at strategic locations including Mosstodloch and Dallachy Airfield, aiming to unlock future investment, job creation and clean energy development.

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The successful bid was prepared by Moray Council with partner organisations as part of a long-term programme designed to ensure the region benefits from Scotland's transition to net zero.

Cllr Marc Macrae, Chair of Moray Council's Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee, said: "This is a very welcome investment in Moray's future. The funding will help us develop projects with the potential to create economic opportunities, support jobs and strengthen our communities as we move towards a low-carbon economy.

"Buckie Harbour is a strategically important asset for Moray, while the Green Energy Parks project has the potential to attract future investment and support growth in emerging industries. This award is recognition of the strength of the partnership working that has taken place across Moray and demonstrates our commitment to ensuring the area benefits from a just transition."

Annie Breadon, Crown Estate Scotland, Interim Director of Corporate Operations, commented: "We believe that strategic sites across Moray have the potential – as Green Energy Parks – to become valuable contributors to the regional economy, supporting skilled employment, renewable energy and sustainable communities in the future.

"In order to reach that potential, they will need new infrastructure investment around them – and these funds will help to unlock it."