Around 80 jobs could go at fish farms amid 'temporary closure'

Around 80 jobs could go at two fish farms in the Western Isles, following a decision to ‘temporarily close’ the sites.
Bakkafrost Scotland confirmed on Thursday that its facilities at Marybank and Arnish in Stornoway will be closed for an “extended” period.
The company claimed that after harvesting the majority of its production in the first part of the year, there will be minimal activity over the next 18 months and as a result, dozens of jobs could be lost.
Bakkafrost added that the decision to shutter the sites had been made to “futureproof the business and secure our remaining staff”.