Semi-closed Aquaculture
For decades conventional salmon farms have used open net pens. This proven method has produced healthy, low-carbon protein for Scotland and the world for decades. Famers using conventional open net pens must manage and mitigate several challenges. These include fish health issues such as sea lice, environmental disruption, and predator interaction such as from seals.
At Loch Long Salmon we want to take a new approach and believe prevention is better than cure. This will be achieved by using semi-closed farming systems. These systems have been deployed in Norway for over 10 years but Loch Long Salmon will be the first company to use them in Scotland.
Protecting the environment & enhancing fish welfare
Fish are healthiest when left undisturbed in the water. Loch Long Salmon’s semi-closed systems prevent sea lice from entering the farming environment, removing the need for sea lice control. This means that our fish will be healthier and enjoy higher welfare than salmon grown on a conventional open net farm, and no sea lice in the enclosures removes any risk of impact on wild fish.
The water quality, flow rate, oxygen saturation and temperature regulation means our farms will grow healthier fish in fewer farming enclosures reducing visual impact and space requirements.
In addition, the impermeable outer barrier which surrounds each net collects over 85% of the solid waste in the form of uneaten food and fish waste. It will be gathered, removed, processed and turned into a green resource, reducing our environmental impact and contributing to the circular economy.
Our Farms
Loch Long Salmon submitted the planning application for our first farm, Beinn Reithe in Loch Long, in November 2021.
We are investigating other sites for the future and will provide more information as soon as possible.
Semi-closed Aquaculture
For decades conventional salmon farms have used open net pens. This proven method has produced healthy, low-carbon protein for Scotland and the world for decades. Famers using conventional open net pens must manage and mitigate several challenges. These include fish health issues such as sea lice, environmental disruption, and predator interaction such as from seals.
At Loch Long Salmon we want to take a new approach and believe prevention is better than cure. This will be achieved by using semi-closed farming systems. These systems have been deployed in Norway for over 10 years but Loch Long Salmon will be the first company to use them in Scotland.
Protecting environment & enhancing fish welfare
Fish are healthiest when left undisturbed in the water. Loch Long Salmon’s semi-closed systems prevent sea lice from entering the farming environment, removing the need for sea lice control. This means that our fish will be healthier and enjoy higher welfare than salmon grown on a conventional open net farm, and no sea lice in the enclosures removes any risk of impact on wild fish.
The water quality, flow rate, oxygen saturation and temperature regulation means our farms will grow healthier fish in fewer farming enclosures reducing visual impact and space requirements.
In addition, the impermeable outer barrier which surrounds each net collects over 85% of the solid waste in the form of uneaten food and fish waste. It will be gathered, removed, processed and turned into a green resource, reducing our environmental impact and contributing to the circular economy.
Our Farms
Loch Long Salmon submitted the planning application for our first farm, Beinn Reithe in Loch Long, in November 2021.
We are investigating other sites for the future and will provide more information as soon as possible.
News
Appeal submitted for “transformational” aquaculture project
Loch Long Salmon today confirmed that they have submitted an appeal for their proposed Beinn Reithe project near Arrochar, which was initially rejected by the Board of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in October 2022. Loch Long Salmon are disappointed...
National Park should lead the way with salmon farming – Herald Scotland
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National Park say proposed salmon farm is “of national significance to Scotland”
The Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park are seeking to stop plans to bring a transformative salmon farm to Loch Long despite agreeing that it is “of national significance to Scotland” (8.44) and knowing it is supported by a host of national bodies, elected...