THE Sound of Islay will be the home to the world’s first ever large-scale tidal turbine and energy stream as part of a drive to develop Scotland’s marine renewables industry, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Monday.
Ms Sturgeon made the announcement while visiting the MeyGen project, owned by Atlantis Resources Ltd, to see the first turbines in the planned tidal stream array during a trip to the Highlands.
The first phase of the project, developed thanks to £23 million 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.