featured newsMarch 14, 2019 at 10:00 amScottish Sea Farms is preparing to open its new salmon farm off Lober Rock in Scapa Flow. The new farm will go live in autumn with the company announcing a total infrastructure investment of £3.3 million — of which 90 per cent will be spent with Scottish businesses. Contracts for works have been awarded to various companies throughout the country, with local company Marine Leask securing moorings, a barge and pens, while on Sanday, Gael Force Fusion will construct the salmon pens — work which is expected to take at least three months. The new farm will create six new full-time roles and lead to further job creation across the supply chain. Scottish Sea Farms’ managing director Jim Gallagher said: “These orders will equip our new farm with the latest technologies, ensuring we’re Scottish Technical Standard 2020 compliant and giving our salmon the very best environment in which to grow. “We’ve worked … [Read more...] about Autumn opening for new Scapa Flow sea farm
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Salmon farmer unveils £3m investment to equip new farm
0 Have your say Salmon farmer Scottish Sea Farms is to spend more than £3 million with suppliers throughout Scotland, bringing a jobs boost to rural communities. The Stirling-headquartered group announced the multi-million pound spend as it prepares to launch a new site in Orkney.Scottish Sea Farms confirmed it will invest a total of £3.3m in infrastructure, more than 90 per cent of which will be spent with Scottish businesses, to equip its farm off Lober Rock in the Scapa Flow which is due to go live in the autumn.The contracts include £1.74m with the Gael Force Group in Inverness, £665,000 with Macduff Shipyards in Aberdeenshire, £324,000 with W&J Knox in Ayrshire and £106,000 with Leask Marine in Orkney.The new farm is set to create six full-time roles and lead to further job creation across the supply chain.Scottish Sea Farms managing director Jim Gallagher said: “These orders will equip our new farm with the latest … [Read more...] about Salmon farmer unveils £3m investment to equip new farm
Thieves target Sussex farm
Thieves escaped with chainsaws and hedge cutters when they broke into a farm building between Broadbridge Heath and Billingshurst last week. Police say that they tools were stored in a shipping container on the farm in Five Oaks Road.The burglars fled with three chainsaws and two hedgecutters during the break-in on March 6. Celebration in Crawley of inspiring women in business … [Read more...] about Thieves target Sussex farm
Man ‘incandescent with rage’ after cannabis farm dumped in lane
The sign spells it out clearly - "no tipping or dumping". But that message doesn't resonate with some. Despite warnings of CCTV, a leafy lane in Nunthorpe Village is beset with fly-tipping - and one resident has been left "incandescent with rage" at the latest dump. Paul Austin claims the "huge amount" of rubbish ditched and even included the remains of a cannabis farm. And rather than support from Middlesbrough Council, Mr Austin says all he's received is threats of prosecution. "Nobody wants to know," he told Teesside Live. "The last few months, that's the second huge dump of rubbish, we had to hire a full Transit van to take the rubbish away. "They are dumping huge cannabis farms on a six month cycle." The land, close to Nunthorpe Hall, was bought by residents to halt encroachment of building developments and maintain the green space. But since the rubbish started being abandoned, Mr Austin said residents have been sent "snotty letters from the council" threatening them with … [Read more...] about Man ‘incandescent with rage’ after cannabis farm dumped in lane
Property of the Week: Heatherway Farm, Bleasdale
This five bedroom country house set in an idyllic location with a superb interior is our Property of the Week. Dating back to the 17th century, Heatherway Farm, Bleasdale, has been extensively improved by the current owners to a very high standard without detriment to the inherent character. This detached property has panoramic views towards the Bleasdale Fells and Beacon Fell. There are formal gardens, which include a mature nature pond, and further land consisting of two separate fenced paddocks amount to approximately 2.5 acres which surround the house. From the courtyard, a wooden door leads into the entrance porch and reception hall. There is a large airy lounge with feature sandstone fireplace and Clearview multi-fuel burning stove. Double glazed patio doors lead out to the garden. Double glass panelled doors lead from the lounge to the formal dining room, which boasts a feature limestone fireplace and has patio doors leading to the garden. There is a kitchen/dining room and … [Read more...] about Property of the Week: Heatherway Farm, Bleasdale