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About
Salmon Scotland

Salmon Scotland represents the Scottish salmon sector, the UK’s biggest food export. We are a source of trusted information and represent our members’ interests in Scotland, across the UK and internationally.
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Our Members

Salmon Scotland is proud to represent Scotland's salmon producers and companies from across the wider Scottish salmon supply chain. Find out more about our members and how to contact them.
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Scottish salmon is the UK's top food export

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Britain's number one food export is enjoyed in more than 50 countries worldwide
£600m
Generating over £600 million worth of exports per annum
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A supply chain which covers the length and breadth of Scotland and includes more than 3,600 businesses
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Production around the west coast, highlands and islands of Scotland provides around 850m healthy, nutritious meals every year.
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Scottish salmon adds over £760 million to the economy in direct, supply chain and employee impact.
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With more than 2,500 farmers around the country, the sector supports in excess of 10,000 jobs across Scotland

Facts

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Business-economy
Business & Economy

Scottish salmon is the UK's number one food export. It is enjoyed in ...

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Sustainability
Sustainability

Scottish salmon has a lower carbon footprint than most other farming sectors, and produces more ...

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Fish-welfare
Fish Welfare

Fish health and welfare are at the heart of successful Scottish salmon farming. It is ...

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Health-nutrition
Health & Nutrition

The substantial library of evidence from multiple studies on nutrients present in seafood indicates that ...

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Community
Community

Scotland's salmon farmers invest both time and hundreds of thousands of pounds every ...

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News

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November 29th, 2023
Salmon is UK’s favourite fish as sales rise by more than 3%

Salmon is the most popular fish among UK consumers, with new figures showing sales are up 3.2 per cent in a year.

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November 21st, 2023
Scotland’s blue economy can lead the world

Delivering on the extraordinary potential of the blue economy is the key to a more sustainable future for our planet. 

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November 16th, 2023
From egg to plate: the vital role of Scottish salmon’s supply chain

The aquaculture success story is made possible by companies operating in every part of Scotland, explains Salmon Scotland CEO Tavish Scott

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Careers

Interested in working in an industry with innovative practices, dedication to sustainability, and significant contribution to the country's economy? Find out more about careers in the salmon farming sector.
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Initiatives

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Tackling The Rural Housing Crisis

The Scottish salmon sector believes it is key to tackle the rural housing crisis, in order to allow people to work in the sector and help communities thrive.