Plea for events to control noise from spectators’ boats
International sailing events should try to reduce the underwater noise they create to avoid impacting marine wildlife, new research...
Scotland’s marine industry
Babcock to create 1,000 new jobs in Scotland over four years
Babcock International Group (Babcock) is creating over 1,000 new jobs at its large-scale manufacturing and shipbuilding facility in Rosyth,...
Scottish government removes boat moorings and berthings from ‘tourist tax’
The Scottish government has officially agreed to remove boat moorings and berthings from the scope of a new national...
Marine Fire Safety opens service station in Fraserburgh
Following its launch in Scotland 18 months ago, Marine Fire Safety (Scotland), has relocated into a new MCA approved...
Divers discover tragic WW1 destroyers off Orkney
The wrecks of two WW1 Royal Navy destroyers – plus a merchant ship accidentally sunk when rammed by a...
Marine trade centre in development in Scotland
A new marine trade centre is in development in Scotland as a lease is secured for the expansion of...
Fairline expands UK dealer network across south coast and Scotland
British boatbuilder Fairline has appointed Southampton-based Approved Boats as the newest addition to its UK dealer network, as it...
Pod of 55 whales dies after mass stranding in Scotland
An entire pod of 55 pilot whales has died after a mass stranding on a beach in Scotland’s Western...
Princess Anne launches first Wetwheels boat in Scotland
Princess Anne has made an appearance at Port Edgar Marina in Edinburgh to help launch Wetwheels Edinburgh, a specially...
Watch: Ocean Race yachts attacked by orca as behaviour spreads to Scotland
The Ocean Race has released an amazing video of yet another orca attacking a yacht. It was taken by...
New wheelchair-accessible powerboat launched in Scotland
A purpose-built wheelchair-accessible powerboat has been launched on Castle Semple Loch in Renfrewshire, Scotland, enabling disabled children and adults...
