Angus Rural Mobility Hub

The Angus Rural Mobility Hub (ARMH) is a major clean‑transport initiative in Forfar that will provide new low‑carbon refuelling and high‑power electric charging for commercial and fleet vehicles. Located at Orchardbank Business Park, the hub is designed to accelerate transport decarbonisation across Angus by addressing the lack of rural clean‑fuel infrastructure.

Funded through the Tay Cities Region Deal and Angus Council, ARMH will reduce emissions, support business transition to cleaner vehicles, and strengthen sustainable mobility along the A90 corridor.

Current status: Seeking Full Business Case approval.

Angus is driving a cleaner, greener transport future

Through £5.9m investment from the Tay Cities Region Deal, and Angus Council, Angus is developing new infrastructure that supports the transition to sustainable transport, low‑carbon innovation and cleaner travel for businesses and communities.

The main focus of the project is to

Accelerate the transition to a lower-carbon transport network for Angus and the Tay Region, support job creation in the low-carbon economy.
Support meeting carbon emission reduction targets and ambitions set by the Scottish Government, UK Government and Angus Council.
Deliver savings to businesses in Angus as a result of reduced fuel and maintenance costs from the use of cleaner mobility technologies.
Identify new uses cases to unlock demand and grow clean refuelling technology and infrastructure deployment in Angus.
Inspire local people, educate children and young people about opportunities in the clean mobility sector and create inclusive growth through economic opportunities.

The Angus Rural Mobility Hub will be located at Orchardbank Business Park in Forfar, just off the A90/A94 junction. This strategic position places the hub directly on one of Scotland’s key north-south transport corridors, offering easy access for commercial fleets, local businesses, and visitors.

Situated within an established business park and on land owned by Angus Council, the site provides the ideal setting for a modern, clean‑fuel mobility hub – well connected, accessible, and ready to support the region’s shift to low‑carbon transport.

Angus Rural Mobility Hub - Landscape Plan

A major step forward in clean fuel for rural Scotland

Angus is addressing the long‑standing gap in rural clean fuel provision by enabling access to biomethane, high‑power electric charging, and future‑ready technologies such as hydrogen.

This will give commercial fleets and local businesses the confidence to switch to cleaner vehicles.

Supporting business growth through innovation

By investing in low‑carbon transport and smart infrastructure, Angus is creating the conditions for innovation-led economic growth – strengthening the region’s role as a leader in clean energy and sustainable mobility.

Making rural transport more resilient and sustainable

New clean‑fuel and charging facilities will reduce emissions along key routes such as the A90/A94 and support a more reliable, future-proof rural transport network.

Enabling fleets to cut emissions and save money

Businesses operating in and through Angus will benefit from improved access to low-carbon refuelling options – helping them reduce fuel costs, cut carbon, and meet environmental commitments.

Strengthening Angus as a place to live, work and invest

Projects like this demonstrate Angus Council’s commitment to a clean, innovative and sustainable regional economy – attracting new investment, supporting green jobs, and improving quality of life for residents.

Powered by the Tay Cities Region Deal

This programme is delivered with support from the Tay Cities Region Deal, enabling transformational investment across sustainable transport, innovation and low‑carbon infrastructure.

For more information, contact:

Call:

07767 005820

(Monday - Friday
9am to 5pm)

Email:

LaffertyC@angus.gov.uk