ZeroFour Development Land

ZeroFour is a landmark clean growth development located on the former RAF Montrose airfield, repurposing a historically significant site into a future‑focused enterprise hub for the blue and green economy. Covering 123 acres on the north‑east coast, ZeroFour is owned by Crown Estate Scotland and is central to long‑term ambitions to support offshore wind, renewable energy, and low‑carbon innovation while delivering lasting economic benefit to Montrose and Angus.

The site’s aviation heritage, scale, and coastal proximity provide a unique platform for next‑generation industries, bridging Montrose’s proud industrial past with Scotland’s transition to a net zero, clean energy future.

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Purpose Built for Offshore Renewables and Clean Energy Growth

ZeroFour is being developed specifically to meet the needs of industries operating across offshore wind, marine renewables, low carbon technologies and clean energy services. Its location close to Montrose Port – the long term operations base for Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm – positions the site to play a strategic role in supporting wind farm development, operations, maintenance and innovation in the North Sea.

Planned uses at ZeroFour include:

Industrial and manufacturing space for renewable energy supply chains
Research and development facilities supporting offshore wind and marine innovation
Digital, drone and autonomous systems linked to marine and energy applications
Energy efficient offices and start up units designed around low carbon principles
Hotel/leisure/conference facilities

The scale and flexibility of the former RAF airfield allow ZeroFour to accommodate both early stage innovators and established clean energy operators, creating a critical mass of activity linked to Scotland’s offshore renewables ambition.

Supporting Montrose’s Role in the Energy Transition

ZeroFour will strengthen Montrose’s position as a key service and innovation location for the offshore wind sector, complementing the operational role of Montrose Port. Together, these assets support the full offshore wind lifecycle — from development and testing through to long term operations — ensuring that value from renewable energy investment is anchored locally.

By attracting clean growth businesses to the former RAF site, ZeroFour will:

Drive high value green job creation in Montrose
Support skills development and reskilling aligned to renewable energy
Encourage supply chain investment linked to offshore wind and marine sectors
Enable collaboration between industry, education and innovation partners

This integrated approach helps ensure that Montrose benefits directly from Scotland’s expanding offshore wind programme and wider blue economy activity.

North Angus Growth Opportunity

Delivering Long Term Benefits for Montrose and Angus

ZeroFour is intended to be a catalyst for sustainable economic regeneration, transforming a historic military site into a centre for clean growth, climate resilience and innovation led investment.

The development aligns with regional ambitions for green and inclusive growth, supporting Angus Council’s focus on attracting investment while reducing carbon emissions and supporting a just transition for the workforce.

Through ZeroFour, Montrose will benefit from:

Regeneration of a strategically important former RAF base
Long term private and public investment linked to renewables
Increased business activity across the blue and green economy
Enhanced reputation as a location at the forefront of clean energy

North Angus Growth Opportunity

ZeroFour plays a central role in the North Angus growth opportunity by acting as a strategic clean growth anchor that complements investment and development activity across Montrose and the wider Angus coastline.

Located on the former RAF Montrose base, ZeroFour provides the scale and infrastructure needed to attract offshore wind, renewable energy and low‑carbon industries, strengthening supply chains linked to Montrose Port and supporting wider opportunities in advanced manufacturing, skills, and innovation across North Angus.

Through its focus on the blue and green economy, ZeroFour helps connect port‑led activity, industrial land availability and workforce development, positioning North Angus as a coherent, competitive location for clean growth investment and long‑term net‑zero economic development.