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Salmon farmers are preparing to tap into the lucrative Indian market in a move expected to deliver a massive boost for the Scottish economy.

Hundreds of Inverness pupils are the latest to explore opportunities in salmon farming at a hands-on event highlighting the wide range of roles available.

Salmon Scotland, which represents the UK’s biggest food export, said today’s UK–EU trade deal would reduce costly delays and red tape that have cost salmon export companies an estimated £3 million a year since Brexit.

Highland MSP Kate Forbes has welcomed a new careers initiative aimed at inspiring young people to join Scotland’s world-leading salmon farming sector.

Scottish salmon continues to soar in popularity at home and abroad, but its future can’t be left to chance.

Salmon has kept its crown as the UK’s favourite fish, with new figures revealing sales soared to £1.5 billion last year amid continued strong demand.

A group of Highland secondary pupils will get a first-hand look at the variety of opportunities that the salmon farming sector offers.

The First Minister has been updated on the importance of protecting and growing Scotland’s salmon exports amid global economic uncertainty caused by President Trump’s tariffs.

Many moons ago, I studied American history. The Boston Tea Party was a pivotal moment in the republic’s emergence, so during my recent visit to Massachusetts for Seafood Expo North America, I walked part of the city’s Freedom Trail.

Scotland’s salmon sector has never been stronger. With record-breaking exports of £844m in 2024, Scottish salmon remains the UK’s top food export, in demand from Toulouse to Taipei.

International sales of Scottish salmon have hit a record high of £844 million, soaring by 45 per cent in a year to remain the UK’s top food export.

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognising the vital role of gender equality in scientific progress and global development.