Scotland will be home to the world’s first ever large-scale tidal stream farm as part of a drive to develop Scotland’s marine renewables industry, creating jobs and investment.

Water Briefing: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited the MeyGen project, owned by Atlantis Resources, to see the first turbines in the planned tidal stream array during a trip to the Highlands yesterday. The first phase of the project, developed with the help of £23m Scottish Government funding, is expected to further develop the marine renewables industry and open up vital skilled job opportunities for those who are moving from the oil and gas sector. Atlantis’ MeyGen and Sound of Islay projects are expected to generate around £275m for Scotland’s economy. Scotland is recognised as being a world leader in tidal energy innovation and deployment and has been at the forefront of efforts to tackle climate change. During her visit to Nigg Energy Park, the First Minister also called on the UK Government to end uncertainty around subsidies for wave and tidal stream projects which is putting the marine sector at risk. Click here to read more