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ULMA Packaging UK supports Orkney Crab’s move to high-performance thermoforming. Leading packaging machinery manufacturer ULMA Packaging UK has successfully supported premium seafood producer, Orkney Crab, in upgrading its packaging operation […]
Successful athletes return after Island Games glory. The Western Isles Island Games Association (WIIGA) secured a bumper haul of medals at the 2025 International Island Games, with swimmer Kara Hanlon becoming […]
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 […]
Golden girl Kara aims to be greatest of all time. Swimming sensation Kara Hanlon is on the verge of history as she looks to become the most decorated athlete to compete […]
Bakkafrost backs athletes dreaming of participation at historic games. Aspiring athletes hoping to compete at the International Island Games are gearing up for greatness with sponsorship support from Bakkafrost Scotland. Now […]
Fish farm barge fire quickly brought under control. A fire broke out on Monday morning, 8th of January, on a feed barge that serves Cooke Aquaculture Scotland’s West Fara salmon farm, […]
Cooke reduces carbon footprint with second Orkney hybrid barge installation Cooke Aquaculture Scotland has deployed a second hybrid feed barge which will reduce carbon emissions and sound at its Vestness […]
Cooke Aquaculture Scotland reduces carbon footprint with Orkney hybrid barge installation. Cooke Aquaculture Scotland has deployed a second hybrid feed barge which will reduce carbon emissions and sound at its […]
New conservation zones jeopardise Orkney seafood sector. Orkney’s seafood sector has united against Scottish government conservation proposals that could threaten the future of critical coastal businesses and the communities they […]
Obituary of former SFF president, Alan Coghill. Alan Coghill, the former CEO of Orkney Fish Producers Organisation, Secretary of the Orkney Fishermen’s Association as well as ex – SFF President […]
First Orkney salmon farm meets elite ASC standard. Scottish Sea Farms has been awarded ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certification for the first time in Orkney, after recently gaining the coveted […]
Scottish Sea Farms backs beach clean blitz for fifth year. For the fifth year running, Scottish Sea Farms is taking part in the Great British Beach Clean, helping to clear […]
Fishing for Data in Orkney. SafetyNet Technologies and Heriot Watt University (HWU) are collaborating on the ‘Fishing for Data’ project, funded by Cisco Systems. The project aims to create underwater […]
Report shows salmon farming supports island life in Orkney and Northern Isles Farm-raised salmon is having a significant positive social impact on employees and community viability of Orkney and the […]
Trio of firsts as Cooke deploys new hybrid feed barge. A hybrid feed barge which slashes carbon emissions has been deployed on one of Scotland’s newest organic salmon farms. The […]
Two new protected sites in Orkney for vulnerable seabirds. An area larger than the size of Edinburgh and Glasgow combined has been designated as marine Special Protection Areas (SPAs). Scapa […]
First stock of juvenile clawed lobsters released into the wild by Orkney Shellfish Hatchery. Orkney Shellfish Hatchery, the multi-species aquaculture hatchery focused on supplying premium shellfish products to the restoration […]
Orkney Shellfish Hatchery’s MD to speak at European oyster conference following disease-testing success. Orkney Shellfish Hatchery, the multi-species aquaculture hatchery supplying premium shellfish products to the restoration market, has announced that its Managing Director, Dr Nik Sachlikidis, has […]
Orkney Shellfish Hatchery’s first stock of native flat oyster spat released into Scottish seas. Orkney Shellfish Hatchery, a multi-species aquaculture hatchery supplying premium shellfish products to the restoration and farming markets, has seen its first stock […]
Orkney Shellfish Hatchery wins Scottish educational grant. Orkney Shellfish Hatchery, a multi-species aquaculture hatchery supplying premium shellfish products to the restoration market, has successfully secured funding for a number of […]
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