Simon Hodge

Chief Executive of Crown Estate Scotland. All views are my own.

[North Sea Transition Authority @NSTAuthority]

.@NSTAuthority @CrownEstateScot @The_MMO @Marinescotland @ofgem @TheCrownEstate have formed the Offshore Energy Digital Strategy Group to drive North Sea growth and modernisation. More details here https://t.co/6Jr8ptzdg2 #netzero #dataanddigital

[Crown Estate Scotland @CrownEstateScot]

On his trip to the Glenlivet estate this morning, @ChiefExec_CES was delighted to stop in at the new @wigwamholidayssite which opened earlier this summer - another great option for anyone planning to visit this remarkable slice of Scotland.

[Laura Moodie @Laura_Moodie]

Really enjoyed showing the Board of @CrownEstateScot around Dumfries Town centre with @AlisonMacleod3 on Wednesday, especially now work is in full swing on Phase 1 (135-139 High Street.

[Solway Firth Partnership @Solwaytweets]

@Solwaytweets and @dgcouncil enjoyed talking to @CrownEstateScot board about our exciting plans on marine natural capital. More to follow!

[Crown Estate Scotland @CrownEstateScot]

Thanks to all who met with our Board and team on this week's visit to Dumfries. Great to hear about host of exciting developments including community-led regeneration and marine natural capital. Thank you @dgcouncil @midstquarter @SoSEnterprise @ScottishCEO @Solwaytweets

[Montrose ZeroFour Hub @ZeroFour_Hub]

We are only 2 miles from @montrose_port, one of the closest to the expanding offshore wind fields in the #NorthSea. With unrivalled access to offshore renewables, we have a strong focus on attracting a #skilledworkforce, becoming an inspirational and innovative business community

[Crown Estate Scotland @CrownEstateScot]

Before leaving, the delegates joined us on a tour of key locations across the Whitehill Estate, which will play an important part in the area’s future. 3/3

[Crown Estate Scotland @CrownEstateScot]

Ronan O’Hara has been appointed Crown Estate Scotland’s new Chief Executive. Ronan, who’s currently at University of Cambridge, will take up the post in September following the retirement of @ChiefExec_CES Simon Hodge. ➡️ https://t.co/NdFsp8jZ6I

[Crown Estate Scotland @CrownEstateScot]

While some of our team were attending @SCDInews #SCDIForum22, @ChiefExec_CES Simon Hodge and colleagues were delighted to welcome NZ Energy Minister @megan_woods to our Edinburgh office for a productive discussion of our approach to offshore wind energy.

[NatureScot @NatureScot]

Great to welcome Environment Minister @MairiMcAllan to a beautiful, breezy Aberlady today to launch the Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF) - a ground-breaking green finance initiative to transform the health of Scotland's coasts & seas: https://t.co/J54uxzcsM5

[Crown Estate Scotland @CrownEstateScot]

Initial supply chain plans indicate £1.5b average investment in Scotland for each of the 17 ScotWind offshore wind projects. The plans & interactive map have been published today: https://t.co/4fXQw73jdc

[Crown Estate Scotland @CrownEstateScot]

West coast marina secures £3.5m - great to be part of this project that will create jobs and new community facilities #FortWilliam ⁦@HIEScotland⁩ ⁦@HighlandCouncil⁩ ⁦@MowiScotlandLtd⁩ https://t.co/t6lbEYfz0B

[Crown Estate Scotland @CrownEstateScot]

Today, we can confirm that all 17 successful ScotWind applicants now have option agreements in place - which means that their projects can move into the development stage. https://t.co/OKpGUZxpEo

[Simon Hodge @ChiefExec_CES]

@CrownEstateScot @marinescotland @HIEScotland @HighlandCouncil @OrkneyCouncil @argyllandbute @cne_siar What great projects! So pleased to be supporting community inspired initiatives to meet local needs.

[Crown Estate Scotland @CrownEstateScot]

Today, we turn 5... and last week, we got together at Portobello to mark the occasion with a beach clean, games and some cake 🎂

[Crown Estate Scotland @CrownEstateScot]

Great to be at #edinburghNEF2022 talking about how @CrownEstateScot can help deliver new opportunities for Scotland that move us towards a wellbeing economy - and especially great to hear #ScotWind cited by @NicolaSturgeon as a key example of economic transformation in Scotland.

[Dundee&Angus College @dundee_angus]

We were delighted to work with @montrose_acad
& @CrownEstateScot to bring the renewable energy sector to life!

#choosecollege #chooseDA #partnerships

[Crown Estate Scotland @CrownEstateScot]

Nine communities across Scotland are celebrating after they were awarded grants to support a wide range of projects in their local areas. https://t.co/HkYT0Xzl3e

[Crown Estate Scotland @CrownEstateScot]

Our team were delighted to welcome @MairiMcAllan MSP, Minister for Environment, Biodiversity and Land Reform, for a visit to the Whitehill Estate this morning. 1/4

[Crown Estate Scotland @CrownEstateScot]

We are delighted to partner @dundee_angus in the effort to open new careers to young people and job transition options for experienced workers. There can be no green energy revolution in Scotland without #greenskills to support it - they are a route to new opportunity.