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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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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
Business-economy

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

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Sustainability

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

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Fish-welfare

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

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Health-nutrition

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

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Community

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

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March 14th, 2024
New award launched to recognise salmon farming’s rising stars

A new award has been launched to recognise the achievements of young people working in salmon and seafood farming.

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March 13th, 2024
Why removing fish farms could hasten the decline of wild salmon

Jon Gibb, a fisheries manager and co-ordinator of the Salmon Scotland Wild Fisheries Fund, says the aquaculture sector is one of the few that has demonstrated its willingness to help save the king of fish.

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February 27th, 2024
Comment on Mark Spencer address to Norway-UK seafood summit

Trade body Salmon Scotland today called for swifter action to introduce an electronic system for UK exporters after fisheries minister Mark Spencer hailed similar measures which support seafood imports from Norway.

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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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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.