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National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub

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Summary

Sector
Education
Value
£13.4m
Location
Stirling
Status
Live
Customer
University of Stirling
Completion
20th June 2025
Duration
74 weeks
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Stirling University’s £13.5m aquaculture upgrade

The groundbreaking project is taking shape at the University of Stirling. The upgrade involves a two-storey extension to the current facility, creating a cutting-edge hub for aquaculture research and development.  NATIH is set to drive the UK’s ambitions to become a world leader in modern aquaculture practice. Our dedication and expertise ensures that NATIH will stand as a beacon of innovation, driving sustainable aquaculture practices.

Key facts

  • Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal
  • Two-storey upgrade 
  • Estimated Completion June 2025

Continuing our relationship

This project sees us continue our relationship with The University of Stirling, after we successfully delivered the award-winning Campus Central building. 

Project Overview

To balance historical preservation with modern needs, the design will repurpose and revitalise parts of the existing facility adjacent to the esteemed A-listed Pathfoot building. Once completed, the new facilities will offer a comprehensive array of resources, including modernised and extended spaces, making a new era of excellence in aquaculture research and education. 

The project features a state-of-the-art challenge unit for studying bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases of fish. Equipped with controlled temperature experimental rooms, this versatile facility offers secure and adaptable environments to facilitate extensive research programmes. Completing this space are front of house activity areas, a dedicated office, and supportive back-of-house facilities serving the Aquaria and Challenge unit. 

Route to market

NATIH was procured through the CCS CWAS Framework and is the third project that Robertson Construction Central East will deliver for the University.