Scottish salmon farmers determined to help save wild salmon. Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, says Scottish salmon farmers are determined to play their part in taking action to […]
Protection of migrating Scottish wild salmonid populations. Interactions between farm-raised salmon and wild salmonids are complex and difficult to quantify. However, through Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) Mowi supports meaningful and […]
Scottish wild salmon strategy launched. An ambitious strategy which aims to bring the wild salmon population in Scotland back from crisis point has been launched. Atlantic salmon is an iconic […]
Research concludes no impact on wild fish from Scottish salmon farms. A new research paper has concluded there has been no impact on wild fish stocks from Scottish salmon farms. […]
Scottish wild salmon statistics show continuing decline Scotland’s Chief Statistician has published the salmon and sea trout fishery statistics for the 2020 season. Reported rod catch of salmon (45,366) is […]
Scottish salmon and sea trout fishery statistics updated for the 2024 season. An Official Statistics publication. The Chief Statistician has released figures for all Scotland showing that total salmon catch […]
“Reforms needed for farmed salmon”, The Soil Association sets out timeline for change Significant reforms are needed on salmon farms to better protect the environment and give farmed fish a […]
World renowned Scottish, heritage salmon farm creates signature smoked and double smoked salmon Loch Duart, the premium Scottish salmon of choice for top chefs, restaurants, and foodies around the world, […]
First video evidence of sick salmon in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour. The Green Britain Foundation (GBF) has released the first video footage documenting sick and diseased factory farmed salmon in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour, […]
Unprecedented wild salmon conservation study brings hope to endangered species. Wild salmon populations in Scotland, now classified as ‘endangered’ on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, have declined […]
Mowi plans to breathe new life into uninhabited Scottish island with multimillion pound investment. Mowi Scotland’s largest aquaculture company, has announced its purchase of Sanda Island in Argyll and Bute […]
New funding boost to protect Scotland’s wild salmon from decline. A ground-breaking conservation fund to help save Scotland’s iconic wild salmon is now open for 2025 applications. Salmon Scotland’s wild fisheries […]
Concerns over the long-term viability of the salmon farming industry in Scotland. The slow rate of progress in improving the regulation and enforcement of the Scottish salmon farming industry needs […]
Scottish salmon £1 billion investment delivers best survival rate for four years. Investment of nearly £1 billion on fish health and welfare has helped deliver the best survival rate for Scottish […]
Loch Duart brings its unrivalled salmon to Seafood Expo Asia for the first time. Farm plans to grow exports in the continent as it showcases in Singapore. Loch Duart is […]
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 […]
New seaweed collaboration a first for Scottish Sea Farms. Scottish Sea Farms has teamed up with a seaweed growing venture in a scheme that combines salmon and kelp farming on […]
Loch Duart Salmon renews support for West Sutherland Fisheries Trust to help its work on wild fisheries conservation. Partnership continues farm’s commitment to transparent fish health data reporting. Loch Duart, […]
The public are being encouraged to eat more wild fish, such as mackerel, anchovies and herring, which are often used within farmed salmon feeds. These oily fish contain essential nutrients […]
Scottish salmon secures protected status in recognition of world-beating quality Scottish salmon has secured protected legal status to boost consumer confidence in recognition of its world-beating quality. Farm-raised salmon from […]