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 2016 News

Scottish research summit will build transatlantic connections

An international marine science and technology summit beginning today (Tuesday) in the Scottish Highlands will bring together leading academics from across the UK, Europe and the USA to explore new research and business opportunities.

25 August 2016 News

Global Marine Sustainability Workshop

The marine environment has the power to connect communities globally. In the spirit of connection, the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), The Harte Research Institute and Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) are hosting a joint workshop to build on synergies across research from the Northern Seas and the Gulf of Mexico.

19 August 2016 News

International collaboration reaches new depths

British scientists and their industry partners are leading a mission to reveal the secrets of the deep Atlantic Ocean.
The ATLAS project – involving 24 research institutions around Europe and North America – will spend four years studying the deep ocean.

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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