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FDF Scotland reacts to the Scottish Parliament Election results with its priorities for the new Scottish Government. David Thomson, Food and Drink Federation Scotland’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Congratulations to […]
Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Crystal Stream on Barmore Island, Loch Fyne, Scotland on 6 June 2025: Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Report. Report on the investigation […]
Scottish election results in the fishing constituencies. By Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk There were elections last Thursday for the Scottish Parliament, the Senedd in Wales and many local councils in England. […]
Successes at Seaforth for Mowi. It has been a busy and successful time for the team at Loch Seaforth, celebrating a record harvest and the successful conclusion of the first […]
Salmon producer donation boosts island’s emergency response. A west coast island is better prepared to deal with major incidents after a leading salmon producer donated new safety equipment to support local […]
Scottish Salmon and Sea Trout Fishery Statistics updated for 2025 Season. An Official Statistics publication for Scotland. The Chief Statistician has released figures for all of Scotland showing that total […]
FDF Scotland response to SNP’s proposed price cap on food. Responding to the SNP manifesto proposal to introduce a statutory price cap on some food items, David Thomson, Food and […]
Watershed moment for salmon farming: regulatory expert eyes May election as must-seize opportunity. The Scottish Parliament election on 7 May 2026 could and should be a “watershed moment” for salmon […]
West coast yard delivers £1.2m landing craft for Bakkafrost Scotland. One of Scotland’s leading salmon producers has taken delivery of a new £1.2 million landing craft from a west […]
Scottish Sea Farms delivers £170m boost to economy. Scottish Sea Farms invested nearly £170 million in the local supply chain last year, supporting 573 Scottish businesses across the four regions […]
Scotland’s food and drink sector makes its case to investors as record valuation signals untapped potential. Scotland’s food and drink sector, now valued at a record £24bn to the Scottish economy, […]
Foundering of the fishing vessel Freedom II, 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland on 21 February 2024: Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Report. Report on the investigation of the […]
Fish landings in Scotland in February 2026. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the […]
Trident Aqua Services marks the naming ceremony of ‘Inter Alba’. The new battery-hybrid wellboat now in operation for Mowi Scotland. Trident Aqua Services marked the naming ceremony of ‘Inter Alba’ […]
Scotland’s food manufacturers call for action to protect sector’s future, as £5.7bn contribution revealed. · New data reveals that the economic value of Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing sector has grown 20% in […]
ESS finds MPA impact measurement feasible and informative. ESS demonstrates that measuring the contribution of marine protection areas (MPAs) towards healthy Scottish seas is “feasible and informative.” Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) […]
Pioneering Stirling research on salmon louse larvae could better inform parasite control strategies. A first-of-its-kind University of Stirling study could better inform strategies to control salmon lice, after researchers uncovered major […]
Progress on salmon farming reforms. No new regulation needed on salmon mortalities. Scottish salmon farms are operating as they should and no further regulation is needed according to preliminary research […]
Fish landings in Scotland in January 2026. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the […]
Bakkafrost Scotland helps provide new parking option for island walkers. Leading salmon producer Bakkafrost Scotland has helped provide a new car park on the island of Scalpay in response to rising […]
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