Fairlie RAS

Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS).

Fairlie RAS

Bakkafrost Scotland has lodged a planning application notice (PAN) for a ‘recirculating aquaculture system’ (RAS) facility at Hunterston Port and Resource Centre (PARC) on the Clyde coast in Ayrshire.

What's a PAN?

A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) is submitted by the developer to the council. It is a notice to the council advising how the developer plans to engage with the community prior to any planning application. This allows the community to put their views about any thinking of development directly to the developer before a planning application is submitted.

Our intention

The new RAS facility is expected to create around 35 specialist jobs and support the wider supply chain.

The planning application notice was submitted to North Ayrshire Council on January 19, 2023. Bakkafrost Scotland is also currently developing its first RAS facility at Applecross in the Highlands.

This investment will create local specialist jobs and support the wider local economy.

What is RAS?

RAS technology is a self-contained, indoor land-based aquaculture system which allows salmon to be reared for longer in freshwater tanks before being moved to marine sites. Greater control of the freshwater rearing environment means that farmers can produce larger juvenile salmon (called smolt) which reduces the time at sea and biological risk of rearing in the marine environment.

It has been designed to look aesthetically pleasing externally and internally there will be an education centre and viewing gallery.

Why Hunterston

Hunterston PARC’s vision is to create a nationally significant Energy and Marine campus, bringing together leading industry operators, world-class universities and the latest innovators.

Hunterston’s port would allow access for our boats and with the great transport links.

Our commitment to sustainable business

The company’s five-year investment plan for sustainable growth is being delivered across all five pillars of its Healthy Living Plan – Healthy Business, Healthy People, Healthy Salmon, Healthy Environment and Healthy Communities. This transformation strategy will drive economic growth.

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