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Edinburgh Reporter
6 days ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Shipping tank to help develop tropical seafood in Midlothian
Scientists will use a shipping container to help them develop tropical seafood using artificial intelligence on land in Midlothian. Midlothian Council planners have given the go ahead for the container to be placed on Dryden Farm, Roslin, which is owned by the University of Edinburgh, at a historic battle site. A report from planning officers says the shipping container will be used to store equipment which will help with the 'development of AI powered aquaculture systems for growing tropical seafood in Scotland'. The application for the shipping container which will be based on hardstanding next to buildings already in use at the Roslin site, was granted permission by planners this week. Despite being placed on part of the Battle of Roslin, battlefield site, planners said the container would not impact the site and Historic Environment Scotland made no objection to its use. Research into using AI to produce systems which can produce seafood has been hailed as groundbreaking by the industry as it aims to find ways to farm fish sustainably. The Roslin Innovative Centre last month revealed a firm it was working with had received funding from Scottish Enterprise among others which will allow it to advance its technology towards commercialisation. The technology was described by the centre as a 'groundbreaking, sustainable aquaculture system designed to produce fresh, antibiotic-free tropical seafood locally—right where it's consumed'. Granting permission for the shipping container, planners said: 'Dryden Farm is a long established development within the green belt and the use and size of the proposed container will ensure that it will not have a detrimental impact on the objectives of the green belt. 'The scale, character and appearance of the unit will be in keeping with the character of the wider farm complex and there will be no impact on the landscape setting of the battlefield site.' By Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Live
6 days ago
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
Research into AI developed seafood production supported by shipping container
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Scientists will use a shipping container to help them develop tropical seafood using artificial intelligence on land in Midlothian. Midlothian Council planners have given the go ahead for the container to be placed on Dryden Farm, Roslin, which is owned by the University of Edinburgh, at a historic battle site. A report from planning officers says the shipping container will be used to store equipment which will help with the 'development of AI powered aquaculture systems for growing tropical seafood in Scotland'. The application for the shipping container which will be based on hardstanding next to buildings already in use at the Roslin site, was granted permission by planners this week. Despite being placed on part of the Battle of Roslin, battlefield site, planners said the container would not impact the site and Historic Environment Scotland made no objection to its use. Research into using AI to produce systems which can produce seafood has been hailed as groundbreaking by the industry as it aims to find ways to farm fish sustainably. The Roslin Innovative Centre last month revealed a firm it was working with had received funding from Scottish Enterprise among others which will allow it to advance its technology towards commercialisation. The technology was described by the centre as a 'groundbreaking, sustainable aquaculture system designed to produce fresh, antibiotic-free tropical seafood locally—right where it's consumed'. Granting permission for the shipping container, planners said: 'Dryden Farm is a long established development within the green belt and the use and size of the proposed container will ensure that it will not have a detrimental impact on the objectives of the green belt. 'The scale, character and appearance of the unit will be in keeping with the character of the wider farm complex and there will be no impact on the landscape setting of the battlefield site.' Sign up to Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox
The National
25-04-2025
- General
- The National
Historic 300-year-old silver coin found in Midlothian
The coin, a James II shilling, was found in a field in Roslin by Jaroslaw Musialkowski and dates back to 1690. According to Musialkowski, who is a history enthusiast, the coin could have been issued as payment for the war in Ireland, also known as the Williamite War, and could be exchanged for silver. READ MORE: Historic ruling paves way for first forced private land sale to community in Scotland Musialkowski, originally from Poland but who now lives in Scotland, was presented with a certificate from Treasure Trove verifying his find from the Bronze Age. (Image: Jaroslaw Musialkowski) The amateur historian is no stranger to unearthing historical artefacts, as he found a haul of silver coins buried on the site of the Battle of Roslin back in 2019. The coins were discovered hidden beneath a tree and were believed to be in connection with the 1303 battle, and may have been payment for mercenaries fighting in the First War of Scottish Independence. Returning to Roslin, Musialkowski said his find was 'not a common coin nor scarce one, but still a truly amazing find". He added: 'Most people don't even realise, but Roslin is an outstanding place. 'There are treasures hidden and lost, from the English army wages in 1303 worth today in the region of eight to nine digits in cash for completing The Rosslyn Chapel.' (Image: Jaroslaw Musialkowski) Rosslyn Chapel, also known as the Collegiate Chapel of Saint Matthew, was built in the 15th century and is located in the village. The chapel was founded by William Sinclair, the first Earl of Caithness, with a ground-breaking ceremony in 1456. The Sinclair family were a vastly wealthy and influential family in Scotland during the medieval period, and there have been several archaeological findings in Roslin linked to the family, including pottery, silver coins and skeletal remains.
