The final hurdle
According to local legend, the Asrai are a race of fairies living in the seas around Scotland. Rather like mermaids, they have a reputation for tempting unwary fisherfolk to a […] Continue Reading
Campaigners seek to overturn Orkney planning decision
Anti-fish farming campaigners are set to appeal formally against the decision by Orkney Islands Council to approve a new fish farm in the waters off East Moclett, on the island […] Continue Reading
Orkney farm wins ASC accreditation
Scottish Sea Farms’ Lober Rock site in Orkney has been awarded Aquaculture Stewardship Council certification. It is the first of the company’s sites in Orkney to win ASC status. Lober […] Continue Reading
Planners approve Cooke’s new Orkney farm site
The Orkney Islands Council has approved the application by Cooke Aquaculture for a new salmon farm site in the north of the islands. The six-cage site will be based at […] Continue Reading
Protest ahead of Orkney farm vote
A group objecting to Cooke Aquaculture’s proposal for a new offshore salmon farm in the north of Orkney has staged a protest on the island of Papa Westray. The No […] Continue Reading
Report highlights aquaculture’s ‘positive social impact’
An economic study commissioned by Cooke Aquaculture Scotland argues that fish farming has a positive social impact on employment and communities in Orkney and the Northern Isles. The study has […] Continue Reading
Scottish Sea Farms names new Regional Manager for Orkney
Salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms has appointed Duane Coetzer as Regional Manager for Orkney, completing the restructure of its Northern Isles operations following the acquisition of Grieg Seafood Shetland in […] Continue Reading
Cooke bids to create new farm off Orkney
Cooke Aquaculture Scotland has submitted a planning application for a new six-pen salmon farm in East Moclett Sound, Orkney. The site would have capacity for biomass of 3,850 tonnes and […] Continue Reading
Orkney Shellfish Hatchery gets grant for new posts
Orkney Shellfish Hatchery (OSH) will be creating four new graduate positions, thanks to a grant from the Highlands and Islands Enterprises’ Graduate Support Programme. The hatchery will employ four new […] Continue Reading