Semi-closed containment farming is already used in countries including Canada, Norway and the Faroe IslandsLoch Long Salmon has secured planning permission to create the first semi-closed containment fish farm in Scotland in Loch Long, Argyll and Bute, which will be transformative for the nation’s aquaculture sector. Recognised as a project of national significance, Loch Long Salmon can now progress with its ambitious vision to bring semi-closed containment technology to Scotland for the first time having already secured its permit from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in December 2021. Semi-closed containment farming is already widely used in countries including Canada, Norway and the Faroe Islands, where it is transforming industries by improving the welfare of salmon whilst creating economic benefit and greener outputs. Loch Long Salmon will also establish a dedicated community benefit fund, contributing £100,000 of funding every year for a minimum of 20 years. “I very much welcome the news that Loch Long Salmon can now progress with the delivery of their innovative project that will inject significant investment into the local community.