Scottish mackerel and herring processors call for urgent action on soaring energy costs. The Scottish Pelagic Processors Association (SPPA) – the representative organisation for Scotland’s mackerel, herring and blue whiting […]
Organic salmon hatchery unveiled by Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary. A major overhaul of a salmon hatchery which meets the world’s highest organic standards has been unveiled by Scottish Rural Affairs […]
Scottish Aquaculture Council Meets for the First Time New Aquaculture Council will play “crucial role” in shaping next 50 years for Scotland’s rural communities The new Scottish Aquaculture Council which […]
Shetland fishermen join with Green politicians to call for end to gillnetting. Fishermen in Shetland have joined forces with the local Green party to demand a ban on gillnetting in […]
Marine Scotland has two consultations open. The Marine Scotland directorate of the Scottish Government currently has two consultations open as part of the 10-year Future Fisheries Management Strategy to deliver on sustainable […]
Global innovators unite to tackle sustainable seaweed solutions. Stakeholders, enthusiasts and newcomers from around the world are coming together for a 24-hour telethon to discuss the regenerative potential of seaweed. […]
A new initiative has been launched to encourage pupils to eat nutritious Scottish salmon in their school meals. A 12-week pilot is underway in six of the seven secondary schools […]
Scottish Skipper Expo 2022 was a great success with large numbers of visitors turning-up from the moment the doors opened and exhibitors experiencing brisk business on their stands. It was […]
A new round of funding to support fishing businesses and wider marine organisations in coastal communities is open for applications. Now in its second year, the Marine Fund Scotland has […]
Bumper show brings aquaculture back to Aviemore The aquaculture community marked the long-awaited return of Aquaculture UK this week, with more than 2,600 visitors over three days at the exhibition […]
Scotland flies the flag for UK food and drink exports. Food and drink companies across Scotland are recovering from the challenges of pandemic with manufacturers taking advantage of new trading […]
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has reaffirmed the Scottish Government’s commitment to reform of Scotland’s vital aquaculture sector. Speaking at the Aquaculture UK conference in Aviemore, she promised “rapid progress” […]
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) shared news of the bid win today (27 April) with Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, as she visited Scottish seafood producers […]
With less than a week to go until Aquaculture UK opens in Aviemore, Scotland, anticipation is building for a record turn-out at the long-awaited event. The exhibition has been expanded, […]
Salmon Scotland is this week attending the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona to showcase Scottish farm-raised salmon to the world. The trade fair will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of […]
With 180 exhibitors from 18 different countries and a magnificent new exhibiting venue, Scottish Skipper Expo 2022 (13-14 May) will provide an exciting and comprehensive showcase for the fishing industry. The […]
Minister to open Aquaculture UK in Aviemore. Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, Mairi Gougeon, is to open Aquaculture UK, the biggest event in the aquaculture sector’s calendar. […]
Scottish fishing benefits from latest funding round. The latest round of awards from the first year of the Marine Fund Scotland (MFS) has provided fishing businesses and marine organisations in […]
Scotland announced new fisheries management measures. New measures to make Scotland a world-leader in managing fisheries stocks have been published for consultation. Views on a draft future catching policy are […]
WiSA celebrates third anniversary on International Women’s Day. Celebrating the role of women in delivering one of Scotland’s most valuable exports, the Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) network marked its […]