Fish farm pilot killed in helicopter crash
A PILOT has died after his helicopter crashed into a Western Isles loch, the Press and Journal reported. The aircraft, which had just one person on board, was believed to […] Continue Reading
Salmon farmer in prize line-up
THE Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has been shortlisted for three prizes in two prestigious national awards. The company is a finalist in the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2018, […] Continue Reading
Salmon farming's future: bigger, offshore sites
By Vince McDonagh THERE is now a strong case for accelerating the relocation of older, sheltered Scottish fish farms to larger and more open coastal locations. That was one of […] Continue Reading
MSPs visit salmon farm as part of inquiry
A GROUP of MSPs from the Rural Economy and Connectivity committee visited salmon farming operations on the west coast yesterday, as part of an ongoing inquiry into the industry in […] Continue Reading
Minister champions salmon sector’s growth
SCOTLAND’S salmon farmers were given wholehearted backing by rural affairs minister Fergus Ewing last night as he championed their plans for growth. Seafood is very important to Scotland and food […] Continue Reading
‘Learn the ropes’ MH boss tells students
THE boss of Scotland’s biggest salmon farming company told students yesterday they were more likely to get a job in his company if they’d had work experience on a farm. […] Continue Reading
Record year for Scottish Salmon Company
THE Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) had a record year in 2017, with revenues of £150.95 million, almost 50 per cent higher than its previous best of £109.9 million in 2016. […] Continue Reading
Aquaculture stars in awards shortlist
THE high achievers of Scottish fish and shellfish farming have been named in the shortlist for the 2018 Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards. Some 38 companies, individuals and initiatives have made […] Continue Reading
Salmon boss wins leader’s award
CRAIG Anderson, chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Company, won the Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders Regional Director of the Year award at a ceremony in Glasgow last night. Anderson (pictured) […] Continue Reading