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Norwegian aquaculture technology supplier Fjord Maritime are delighted to announce their cooperation agreement with Scottish aquaculture consultants Northern Light. Northern Light will assist Fjord Maritime to develop their UK presence following the opening of their UK office in Fort William this month. Magnus Hamnes Salbu, has also recently joined the team as Sales Manager. MagnusContinue reading “Fjord Maritime strengthen their Scottish presence with local cooperation”

Over the last few months we have had some key changes at Northern Light whilst continuing to provide our services to long-standing and new clients. In May, we welcomed two new members to the team. Neil Macdonald, joined us as a project manager and design engineer, with vast experience within the aquaculture industry.  Morna BaillieContinue reading “New people, new clients and new adventures!”

A question we often get asked at Northern Light is – what do you guys do? With the wide breadth of projects we are working on and the varying skillsets within the team the answer to that question is not always straightforward. We work within the blue economy – yes, but other than using that asContinue reading “A popular question: what do we do?”

What a week at Northern Light! We were delighted to finally attend the long-awaited Aquaculture UK conference in Aviemore. It was fantastic to meet with all our friends, colleagues and clients within the industry for a chat! (an in person chat at that…. 😊!) This year were we sharing a stand with our long-standing clientContinue reading “Aquaculture UK 2022”

We are delighted to be exhibiting at Aquaculture UK next week (3rd– 5th May). We will be at stand 304 and look forward to meeting with our colleagues in the industry both old and new.  After a few years of little to no in-person events we are really looking forward to catching up. If youContinue reading “We are exhibiting at Aquaculture UK 2022!”

In typical Fort William style we have very much had all seasons in one week!! But a glimpse of sunshine (and snow…!) the last few weeks has more than confirmed that Spring is on its way. Over the last month there has been some exciting news with the third and final phase of the ThomasContinue reading “Spring Successes!”

Happy new year to all colleagues, clients and potential customers! ( Its still ok to say happy new year, right?!) As we enter 2022, the future is bright and the projects coming through are exciting ! We are very much focused on recruitment this year and are hopeful to fill the Assistant PM/ Project EngineerContinue reading “New year – new innovations!”

This year, in lieu of Christmas cards and gifts, Northern Light have made a donation to Lochaber Food Bank and Shelter. Both charities are vital all year round but even more so around the Christmas period. After this past year, the work they contribute to the local community is ever more important. We would likeContinue reading “Merry Christmas from all at Northern Light”

After a disappointing start to the year with working-from-home and lockdown fatigue – we are delighted to end the year on high with numerous exciting and innovative projects at varying stages all progressing well. In October we commenced a study on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council, investigating the feasibility of opening a fish market at MacduffContinue reading “Farming, Fish Markets & Football!”

Earlier this year, we were delighted to undertake a feasibility study for Aberdeenshire Council examining the opportunities available for seaweed cultivation on the North Aberdeenshire coast. We looked at a number of suitable locations across this geographical area, consulted with potential end users and relevant stakeholders such as existing marine users and the local community.Continue reading “Seaweed cultivation recommended as a viable business opportunity in North Aberdeenshire”