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Scottish salmon now adds a staggering £1 billion a year to the country’s economy, a new independent study has revealed.

Salmon is the UK’s favourite fish, with new figures revealing sales have soared to £1.5 billion amid rising demand.

Hundreds of young people on Skye have been given a hands-on introduction to the range of careers in Scotland’s thriving salmon sector.

Producers are exploring new opportunities following agreement on a free trade deal that will cut tariffs on exports to India from 30 per cent to zero.

Scottish salmon farmers have helped save a crucial Western Isles dam from destruction.

A west coast gene bank is one of 10 major projects backed by Scotland’s salmon farmers to help protect iconic wild salmon and sea trout.

Scotland’s salmon farmers are investing in 10 projects nationwide to protect rivers, restore habitats, and safeguard wild salmon and sea trout.

More than 160 Highland secondary pupils got a first-hand look at job opportunities in salmon farming at a major showcase event.

This article was updated on January 8 2026 to reflect new information.

Scottish salmon export sales could break through the £1 billion barrier for the first time, driven by growing international demand.

Orkney has many attributes as an island. Big skies, great farmland and fast-moving tidal currents help produce salmon for UK and international markets. It recently hosted the International Island Games, often called “the Olympics for islands” with populations under 120,000 across the globe. Around 900 Orcadians volunteered to bring 12 sports to life.

Survival rates of farm-raised salmon in Scotland have reached record highs following a multi-million-pound investment in technology.