Northern Light Consultancy wins 'Supplier of the Year' award

Northern Light Consulting was recently named Supplier of the Year at the Aquaculture UK 2026 Awards, a prestigious accolade that celebrates exceptional service, technical expertise, and innovation within the sector. For the Lochaber-based consultancy, this recognition reflects not just the dedication of their team, but the strength of the collaborative partnerships they have built across the Highlands, Islands, and beyond. Instead of acting as a traditional, arm’s-length consultancy, Northern Light integrates directly into client project teams, transforming complex concepts into deliverable, investable, and operational realities.

Over the past decade, the firm has focused on driving sustainable growth and navigating challenging regulatory environments for technically complex, high-value projects. This hands-on, end-to-end approach—spanning early feasibility, funding procurement, and design coordination through to final commissioning—has contributed to over £200 million in project delivery and secured more than £12 million in grant funding for clients. More importantly, their work has brought forward vital large-scale processing infrastructure, advanced freshwater Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), and cutting-edge innovation facilities that strengthen the wider supply chain and position Scotland as a global leader in aquaculture.

While their project portfolio extends far and wide, Fort William remains the heart of Northern Light Consulting’s identity. Being rooted in Lochaber keeps the team deeply connected to the unique realities of rural and coastal project delivery, allowing them to support developments that directly boost the local economy and skilled employment. As the aquaculture sector continues to rapidly evolve alongside new sustainability and regulatory demands, Northern Light Consulting remains committed to helping clients navigate complexity, turn ambition into delivery, and champion the region’s thriving blue economy alongside their network of trusted industry partners.

To find out more about the services Northern Light offers, visit their website here.