British Marine Scotland (BMS) joined forces with SAMS in July 2024 when the Clipper Round the World Race came to Oban for the very first time. Sole sponsor of the Clipper Connect Business Series Event - "Blue Horizon" Sustainable Marine Tourism in Argyll & the Isles – the event perfectly aligned with BMS’ commitment to the development and promotion of sustainable marine tourism.

Blue Horizon gathered leading figures from the sustainable marine tourism sector to discuss the continuous advancements being made in Argyll and the Isles. Hosted at SAMS and featuring a well-curated panel of experts from industry, academia and tourism, we delved into the importance of innovative, sustainable practices and the need for regional leaders to collaborate towards a greener future.

British Marine Scotland has been instrumental in spearheading national strategies that boost the marine tourism sector's growth and visibility and their leadership in reviewing and updating these strategic plans continues to support and encourage substantial investments in the industry.

British Marine is the trade association for the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry. Their members come from a broad range of businesses including boat builders, chandlers, brokers, marinas, passenger boats and engine manufacturers. Find our more here