UK fisheries minister explores how Shetland salmon farming boosts local economy. New UK fisheries minister Daniel Zeichner saw up close how farm-raised salmon is boosting coastal communities during a visit […]
Scottish salmon delivers £1 billion boost to economy. Economic impact up 25 per cent in four years 11,000 jobs supported, including 2,500 in farming More than £700 million spent with […]
Funding boost to protect wild salmon and restore Scottish rivers. Scotland’s salmon farmers are investing in 10 projects nationwide to protect rivers, restore habitats, and safeguard wild salmon and sea […]
Local salmon farmers pitch in as Orkney gets set for Games. Salmon farmers from across Orkney are lending their support as the islands prepare to host the International Island Games […]
Hundreds of Inverness pupils sample careers in Scottish salmon farming. Hundreds of Inverness pupils are the latest to explore opportunities in salmon farming at a hands-on event highlighting the wide […]
Salmon farming ‘the future of Falkland Islands prosperity’. The Falkland Islands could become the newest frontier in salmon farming if a proposal currently before the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is approved. […]
MSP Visits Cooke to Witness Positive Impact of Salmon Farming on Rural Communities Emma Roddick MSP witnessed the positive impact farmed-raised salmon has on rural communities during a visit to […]
Hybrid vessel order boost for Scottish shipbuilding and salmon in marine firms deal. A leading Scottish aquaculture support company has awarded a multi-million pound contract for a new hybrid workboat to […]
West coast gene bank among environmental projects funded by Scottish salmon farmers. A ground-breaking gene bank is among seven major environmental projects being supported by Scotland’s salmon farmers to help save […]
Scottish salmon farmers trial new consenting process. Scottish Sea Farms is the first of two salmon producers to submit a planning notification to help trial a new, improved process for […]
Consolidation of farming estate continues. Scottish Sea Farms’ drive to modernise and consolidate its farming estate into a smaller number of sites with fewer pens but of a larger size is […]
Six new supply chain members join Salmon Scotland. Six new supply chain businesses ranging from foam moulders to vets have joined the trade body for Scotland’s world-renowned farm-raised salmon. The […]
Scottish salmon hands economy £760 million boost. £766m in GVA for Scotland’s economy 20% rise in economic contribution since Covid £1bn impact could soon be achieved Scottish salmon now adds […]
Moving mussels: new insights into shellfish farming. Researchers have identified how mussel larvae move – giving mussel and other shellfish farmers important insights into where and how to grow them. […]
Salmon Scotland expands to welcome partner members from supply chain. Salmon Scotland has today announced an expansion of its membership to include partners from its supply chain in recognition of […]
Majority of Scots living near salmon farms support the sector and welcome local jobs boost, according to a new poll. Residents said that salmon farms provide jobs for local people, help […]
Salmon sector installs dozens of life-saving defibrillators in communities around Scotland. Scotland’s farm-raised salmon sector is helping save lives by installing defibrillators in local communities where companies operate. Several companies […]
Fast track Shetland trainee wins top aquaculture accolades. Scottish Sea Farms’ Assistant Farm Manager, Derek Ferguson, has been recognised with not one but two prestigious accolades at the Lantra Scotland […]
Grieg Seafood praises former Shetland employees On June 29th 2021, it was announced that Scottish Sea Farms would acquire Grieg Seafood’s Shetland operations. The business transfer includes 21 active farm […]