The natural home for marine science

The rich marine resources of the Highlands of Islands of Scotland underpin a vibrant and growing economic cluster based on marine science. This includes innovative enterprises, world-class research, excellent locations and facilities, a skilled talent pool, strong government support for business and close links between policy makers, industry and academia.

1st Class

LABORATORY AND
RESEARCH FACILITIES

150+

SCIENTISTS IN ALL FIELDS OF
MARINE SCIENCE

3000

STRAINS OF MARINE & FRESHWATER
ALGAE, PROTISTS AND SEAWEEDS

In depth

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SAMS Research Services Ltd

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"Highlands and Islands Enterprise is doing more than just creating the conditions for business growth. Without the business support of HIE we couldn’t have achieved what we have."

Glycomar

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It's exciting to help facilitate and assist some of the innovative and exciting marine science projects that this country has to offer.

Xanthella Ltd

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Malin House is an excellent base from which we can grow Xanthella. The building’s light and airy atmosphere makes it a great place to work and the low carbon footprint really fits our company’s ethos. We are looking forward to welcoming guests, collaborators and customers to our new facility and to closer working with scientists at the Scottish Association for Marine Science.

LALLEMAND AQUAPHARM

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A broad and diverse R&D resource situated close to some of the world's leading marine research organisations.

Latest News

20 September 2017 News

Artic Scientist make a B-Line for Oban

From Vienna to Moscow, from Cornwall to Thurso, from Tromso to Mexico City, all roads led to Oban this week as the UK Arctic Science Conference rolled into town.

19 September 2017 News

ATLAS Arts presents CLIMAVORE: On Tidal Zones

ATLAS Arts is working with Cooking Sections on a long-term project to look at forms of eating that address environmental regeneration by promoting ingredients that proactively respond to the new ecological challenges of Scottish waters.

12 September 2017 News

Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers Conference 2017, Oban

Everything is set for what once again promises to be a great shellfish conference. Shellfish aquaculture is a growing part of the Scottish economy, Fergus Ewing, Minister for Rural Economy and Connectivity will be opening the conference at noon on 26th October.

Explore The Cluster

Located on Scotland’s West Coast, 3 miles east of Oban, the cluster has a wide range of facilities and skills to support business growth.

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