The European Marine Science Park (EMSP) is an established centre for marine science research. Organisations based here not only benefit from being part of a strong cluster of businesses, researchers and academia, but the proximity to the marine environment, skilled talent pool and facilities available, make it the ideal location for you.
Developed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the economic and community development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, the EMSP and those choosing to locate here are supported throughout their journey. We can offer business support and incentives, help you to make the connections you need, and can bridge the gap between policy makers, industry and academia.
The EMSP is committed to supporting the just transition to net zero. Have a look at our Green Transport Strategy to find out more.
EMSP is a landmark location for marine businesses that supports innovation, business growth, education, and conservation. Why don’t you join our community? Get in touch today to see how we can help you.
There's an abundance of reasons to make the European Marine Science Park your business base, here's just a few of them.
Find out who your neighbours will be. We already have a strong, innovative business cluster who call the EMSP home.
We have a range of accommodation solutions to suit your needs. Whether you're looking to rent a desk, fit out an office or lab or build from the ground up, we can help.
If you choose to locate your marine science business here you will have access to innovative research and fantastic facilities.
We can tailor our support and premises to suit your needs and help you become part of our thriving community.
Living and working in Argyll and the Islands.
The Argyll and the Islands area is a combination of stunning scenery and inspiring landscapes, including 23 inhabited islands each with their own unique culture waiting to be explored.
Located on the west coast of Scotland, the area boasts seven National Nature Reserves and is one of the best places in Scotland to see iconic wildlife including puffins, golden eagles, red deer, seals and many more.
The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is based at EMSP. It's Scotland’s largest and oldest independent marine science organisation which works for a healthy and sustainably managed marine environment through research, education, knowledge exchange and engagement with society.
SAMS also houses Europe’s largest Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa, (CCAP), which is a component of the UK's scientific infrastructure and is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) as a national service culture collection, or Biological Resource Centre (BRC), providing cultures (cyanobacterial, protistan, macro-algal), bioinformatic data, services and advice to the scientific community world-wide.
