A hatchling industry
Salmon farming is a major sector for Scotland today, but the industry began with one harvest of just 14 tonnes, half a century ago on the shores of Loch Ailort, […] Continue Reading
Crown Estate Scotland beats surplus target
Crown Estate Scotland, the public body that manages land, property and marine assets in and around Scotland, has reported a surplus well above target for 2019/20. The Crown Estate has […] Continue Reading
Judges named for 2020 Aquaculture Awards
THE judges for the 2020 Aquaculture Awards, to be held in Aviemore during the Aquaculture UK trade exhibition in May, have been announced. They include Alex Adrian, aquaculture operations manager […] Continue Reading
Crown Estate shake-up empowers local communities
LOCAL communities will have more say in how the seabed and coastline is managed as changes to the Scottish Crown Estate come into force. Crown Estate Scotland launched the Local […] Continue Reading
Scope for farm growth on other coasts
THE lead planning officer at Highland Council has called for the long standing moratorium on fish farms on Scotland’s east and north coasts to be reviewed by the Scottish government. […] Continue Reading
Judges named for aquaculture awards
THE judges have been announced for the re-launched Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards, to be held on May 23 next year during the Aquaculture UK exhibition in Aviemore. The eight-strong panel […] Continue Reading