Young salmon stocks in upper River Dee at highest since Storm Frank
Young salmon stocks in the upper River Dee are at their highest since Storm Frank wreaked havoc across the north-east four years ago.
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Scottish salmon farms investigated over alleged EU law breach – reports
A number of Scottish salmon farms have been raided as part of an investigation into whether they have breached EU laws which ban cartels, according to reports.
Concern over loss of young salmon in River Dee
Serious concerns have been raised about the huge loss of young salmon in the River Dee.
Hopes that 2019 will be the first year no seals are shot in Shetland
Salmon producers in the northern isles say they are confident 2019 could be the first year in the industry’s 40-year history that no seals will be shot in Shetland as multi-million pound investments into anti-predator nets begin to show positive results.
Fish firms facing crippling costs if Brexit deal fails
Scotland’s valuable seafood industry is facing costs running into many millions of pounds if the UK crashes out of the European Union without any trade deal, a Holyrood minister has warned.
Sunken salmon farm barge to be recovered in South Uist
A salmon farm barge, which sank off South Uist, is to be salvaged from the seabed, its owner has said.
Fishery makes 28ft-long salmon out of logs
A Deeside fisherman has made a salmon out of logs - and named it after the storm that battered the region three years ago.
More than half of workers for new fish feed plant on Skye recruited
The operators of a new £125million fish feed plant on Skye has so far recruited 37 of 53 staff prior to opening next year– and have pledged that 60% of the workforce will be local.
MSPs call for urgent action to improve regulation of Scottish salmon farming
MSPs have called for urgent action to improve the regulation of Scottish salmon farming and to tackle fish health and environmental challenges.
Insufficient evidence for salmon farm moratorium, MSPs insist
Calls for a moratorium on new salmon farms in Scotland’s waters have been rejected by MSPs.
First fast track salmon managers graduate
The first graduates of a unique fast track training programme for salmon farm managers have taken up their new positions.
Scots salmon firm’s healthy profits leap
Independent salmon farming company Loch Duart has said it invested more than £5 million in developing the business during the 12 months after an “extraordinary” year that saw its profits leap.
VIDEO: Concerns raised over sea lice effects on wild salmon
Concerns have been voiced over sea lice from farmed salmon pens allegedly having an effect on wild salmon numbers in the Outer Hebrides
Sepa launch probe after thousands of young salmon trapped in dam gates in Highlands
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is investigating after thousands of young salmon became trapped in the gates of two hydro dams in the Highlands.
Salmon farmers hail successful project to produce ‘cleaner fish’
Two major salmon farmers have reported a milestone in their efforts to control sea lice.
Warm weather prompts emergency talks to halt declining salmon catches on Spey as water drops to lowest level since 1976
Emergency talks have been scheduled in an attempt to reverse a dramatic decline in the amount of salmon caught on the River Spey.
Europe’s largest salmon research project receives £300,000 funding boost from north-east company
Europe’s largest salmon research project has received a £300,000 funding boost from a north-east company.
New mapping tool developed to help safeguard wild salmon in Scottish rivers
A new mapping tool aimed at safeguarding wild salmon in Scottish rivers has been developed in partnership with the Scottish Government to look at the impact of climate change.
Campaigners criticised escape of more than 21,000 farmed salmon into Highland loch
Campaigners have criticised the escape of more than 21,000 farmed salmon escaped into a Skye loch.
VIDEO: Salmon fishing season begins at the River Deveron
The salmon fishing season on the River Deveron has been officially opened after a rugby legend helped bless the waters.
VIDEO: New salmon season begins on River Spey with ‘optimism’ for future
Hundreds of anglers gathered on the banks of the fast-flowing River Spey to open this year’s salmon season.
EU appetite for Scotch and salmon boosts sales
Annual exports of Scotch whisky and salmon have continued to grow at record levels to a combined value of more than £4.95billion, the Scottish Government said yesterday.
Salmon fishing season launches with optimism on the Dee today
It hasn’t been plain sailing on Deeside in recent years.
Wastewater disease risk rejected by fish farmer
Salmon farmer Cooke Aquaculture Scotland (CAS) insisted yesterday it had never discharged untreated wastewater from its Mid Yell packing facility in Shetland, despite an inspection report saying otherwise.
Speyside burn has become ‘disaster area’ for spawning fish
A spawning ground for salmon destined for the River Spey has been turned into a “disaster area” due to repeated floods.
Councillors approve bigger salmon pens but remain “troubled” over application
Councillors have reluctantly approved plans by Marine Harvest to install bigger pens at a west Highland salmon farm.
Salmon fry released on Speyside in effort to boost stocks in wake of storms
A quarter of a million salmon fry are being released into Speyside burns in an effort to boost stock numbers.
Marine Harvest salmon profits soar off the scale
A strong performance by its operations in Scotland has helped lift second-quarter profits at international fish farming giant Marine Harvest to a record high.
Alert after non-native salmon hooked in River Dee
North-east anglers have been urged to look out for alien invaders after a pair of Pacific pink salmon were reeled in on the River Dee.
Salmon galore! Two mouth-watering yet tasty recipes to try at home
The coastal village of Portsoy has been in the spotlight of late, thanks to the release of the new movie, Whisky Galore!
Salmon trapped on Moray golf course following rain are returned to the Spey
Fish that became stranded on a Moray golf course following heavy rain have been returned to the River Spey.
Salmon documentary seven years in the making to premiere at aquarium
A wildlife documentary which has been seven years in the making will be screened for the first time at a north-east aquarium this week.