News | Salmon Scotland

February 24th, 2023

House price rises in Highlands and islands soar above national average

House price rises in rural and coastal communities have soared above the Scottish average, sparking warnings that a housing crisis is stopping the Highlands and islands from becoming a "northern powerhouse".

February 10th, 2023

Scottish salmon was UK's biggest food export in 2022 - new HMRC figures

Scottish salmon was the UK's biggest food export in 2022, new HMRC figures have revealed.

February 9th, 2023

One-year deadline passes for overhaul of salmon farm regulation

Tomorrow (FRI) marks the one-year deadline for an overhaul of Scotland's aquaculture regulation which a review found to be "not fit for purpose".

February 1st, 2023

New fund goes live to help save Scotland's king of fish

A new fund is now open to help save Scotland's iconic wild salmon

January 31st, 2023

Sector Vacancies Round-Up

Interested in beginning a career or finding a new role in the aquaculture sector in 2023? Well here's your big chance!

January 31st, 2023

Dunoon youngsters learn more about local jobs in Scottish salmon sector

School pupils in Dunoon will have the opportunity to learn more about the huge range of local jobs in the Scottish salmon sector as part of a new drive to develop the talent of the future.

January 9th, 2023

Lack of Housing in Rural Areas a Pressing Concern, Committee Told.

Covid has exacerbated Scotland's rural housing crisis, Scotland's farmed salmon trade body has told the Scottish Parliament.

January 2nd, 2023

Salmon farms achieve best environmental performance

Salmon farming in Scotland has achieved its best environmental performance, according to statistics collected for SEPA's Compliance Assessment Scheme.

December 19th, 2022

Salmon increases its share of fish sales in UK supermarkets ahead of peak Christmas week

Sales of salmon in UK retailers are running at £1.2 billion-a-year, with the high-protein fish increasing its share of the market ahead of the busy Christmas period.