Scottish processor Whitelink Seafoods acquired a new vessel in a bid to up its exports of scallops across Europe, reported Aberdeen Business News.

The investment has been supported by the Royal Bank of Scotland.

“We are delighted to be able to help the Sutherland family take the company forward and build on 41 years of success,” said Gregor Stewart, from the Royal Bank of Scotland's corporate and commercial team in Aberdeen.

“Whitelink is a great example of the quality and skills that the north of Scotland brings to the global seafood industry,” he said.

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