Scotland’s £1bn salmon sector should be a priority in Swinney’s first 100 days, says Prosper. Prosper has published a new paper highlighting the pivotal role Scotland’s £1bn salmon sector plays […]
Salmon Scotland comment on Prosper call for salmon farming growth. Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, comments after Prosper called for sustainable growth in salmon farming to be made a […]
Fife schools embark on maritime adventures bringing history to life. First wave of primary school pupils explores Scotland’s fishing heritage at the Scottish Fisheries Museum, thanks to vital support from […]
Salmon sales hit £1.6 billion ahead of World Cup summer. Sales of salmon have surged to almost £1.6 billion as demand for the UK’s favourite fish continues to grow. New figures […]
Elspeth Macdonald to retire as Chief Executive of Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has announced that its chief executive, Elspeth Macdonald, will retire from the organisation in […]
First salmon stocked at Stulaigh South. A milestone has been reached at Mowi’s new high-energy farm on South Uist. Following planning permission being granted in December 2024, the team has been […]
Scottish salmon survival at record high. Survival rates of farmed salmon in Scotland have reached record highs, reflecting sustained improvements in fish health and farm management. New figures show survival […]
Fish landings in Scotland in April 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 […]
Argyll pupils get hands-on taste of salmon farming careers aboard new boat built in Bute. Pupils from a local Argyll primary school enjoyed an unforgettable day as they were welcomed aboard […]
Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey 2025. An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland. The Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey 2025 has been published. This Official Statistics publication details statistics on the […]
UHI innovators secure places in competitive Converge 2026 cohort. Three projects led by researchers and innovators from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) have been selected to join the […]
Portsoy Scottish Traditional Boat Festival returns this summer on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June, promising a packed weekend of heritage, music, food and family entertainment. Around 13,000 visitors are […]
From Norway to Scotland: Oceanbox launches new ocean model .Norwegian ocean modelling company Oceanbox has announced the launch of a new high-resolution ocean model covering Scotland, making the company’s simulation […]
MOWI reels in UK consumers with catchy new campaign. MOWI Salmon UK has launched its new, upbeat ‘I like to MOWI MOWI’ advertising campaign this week. A twist on the […]
UHI researchers secure major UKRI funding to tackle pharmaceutical pollution from rivers to oceans. Researchers from across the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) partnership have secured two major UK […]
Princess Royal opens multi-million salmon facility. Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal has officially opened Bakkafrost Scotland’s multi-million pound Applecross facility, marking a major step forward in sustainable Scottish salmon production. […]
Scottish salmon exports soar to £6 billion over decade, new figures reveal. Analysis of HMRC data by trade body Salmon Scotland shows the UK’s top food export reached 94 global markets […]
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 […]