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 […]
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 salmon export rise expected after gulf states free trade deal. A new free trade deal in the Middle East is expected to provide a boost for Scottish exports amid […]
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 […]
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 […]
New SVQ Aquaculture Management Qualification supports Scotland’s growing fish farming sector. UHI North, West and Hebrides is now able to support fish farming employers across Scotland to upskill their supervisory and management staff through the new SVQ […]
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 […]
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’ […]
Loch Duart heritage breed Scottish salmon returns to Boston Seafood Expo. Award winning Scottish salmon farm, Loch Duart is set to return to the Seafood Expo in Boston on the […]
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 […]
Scottish Sea Farms double delight at the Lantra Awards. Scottish Sea Farms’ Craig Findlay has been named Aquaculture Learner of the Year in the prestigious Lantra Scotland Awards for Land-based […]
MSP underlines importance of salmon farming to Scottish economy after Shetland farm visit. The importance of salmon farming to Scotland’s rural and island economies was underlined by Beatrice Wishart MSP […]
Shetland salmon farmers come to the rescue. Salmon farmers in Shetland stepped up to rescue tourists and ensure vulnerable, elderly locals had heating during heavy snow. Roads and homes were […]
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 […]
Committee urges immediate plan to secure Scotland’s salmon farming future. The slow rate of progress in improving the regulation and enforcement of the Scottish salmon farming industry needs to be addressed […]