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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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AquaScot
Founded in 1987 and employee owned since 2016, AquaScot are one of the UK’s most innovative seafood processors.
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Scottish salmon is the UK's top food export

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The UK's number one food export, enjoyed in more than 50 countries worldwide.
£844m
In 2024 Scottish salmon exports were worth a record £844million, smashing the previous record of £618million set in 2019.
2045
The Scottish salmon sector has a commitment to becoming net zero by 2045.
3,600
The Scottish salmon sector supports - and is supported by - more than 3,600 supply chain businesses the length and breadth of Scotland.
850m
Scottish salmon production around the west coast, Highlands and islands of Scotland provides 850million healthy, nutritious meals every year.
£760m
Scottish salmon generates over £760 million GVA for the economy each year.
2,500
people directly employed by our salmon farming companies, and sustaining a further 10,000 directly-dependent jobs across Scotland.
Low carbon
Scottish salmon has the lowest carbon footprint of all major animal proteins, it's one of the most nutritious foods you can put on your plate.

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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June 15th, 2026
Highland Seafood Processor Aquascot Named Waitrose Supplier of the Year

Aquascot, the employee-owned Scottish seafood processor behind Waitrose's premium Scottish salmon and trout range, has been named Waitrose Own Brand Supplier of the Year 2026.

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June 15th, 2026
Scientists find higher vitamin D levels in Scottish salmon

Scottish salmon could be even healthier than previously thought, according to a new report by leading nutrition scientists.

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June 12th, 2026
New joint agreement to support wild salmon conservation following escapes

Salmon farmers will help fund wild fish conservation when escapes occur under a new agreement with Scotland’s leading fisheries body.

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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.