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Facts
All you need to know about farming techniques, fish health, medicines and community initiatives.
Mortality rates in Scottish salmon farming
As with all types of farming, Scottish salmon farmers can lose stock to health challenges, extremes of weather and predation.
When…
Our farms, your safety
Our farms. Your Safety
Our beautiful Scottish waters are used for all types of leisure pursuits such as wild swimming, kayaking, sailing and…
Who are the Aquaculture Safety Group (ASG)?
The health and safety of all those working in Scottish Aquaculture is of paramount importance. That's why Scotland's salmon farmers are all…
Eating salmon helps protect brains from toxic air pollutants
New research published in the journal Neurology suggests that eating fish, like Scottish salmon, that are rich in essential Omega-3 fatty acids…
Label Rouge Scottish salmon
In 1992, Scottish salmon was the first fish and first non-French product to be awarded the Label Rouge quality mark, the official…
Code of Good Practice for responsible salmon farming
Salmon farming is at the heart of Scottish food production and is one of Scotland’s most important rural sectors.
Producing high…
FAQs
Ever wondered why the flesh of Salmon is pink or how many are exported to Japan each year?
No, farmed Scottish salmon do not spawn. Scottish salmon raised for food production are humanely harvested before they reach sexual maturity or…
The Scottish salmon farming sector no longer uses acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) that may have been considered to cause disturbance to…
No, Scottish salmon farming is not depleting the oceans of wild fish stocks. Scottish salmon farmers are committed to ensuring that ingredients…
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Careers
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Environmental Officer
Location:
Ullapool
Field:
Environment
End Date: 20/10/2021
Maintenance Team Leader
Location:
Ullapool
Field:
Engineering
End Date: 20/10/2021
Maintenance Assistant
Location:
Ullapool
Field:
Engineering
End Date: 20/10/2021
Reports
Review and download the latest information on lice levels, survival rates and economic data.
