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Exports of Scottish salmon expected to reach £1bn for first time

SCOTTISH salmon exports are on course to hit £1 billion for the first time, fuelled by rising international demand.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2025

Salmon industry in trade tariffs warning as exports reach almost £1bn

International exports were worth £941 million in the 12 months to the end of June.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Irn-Bru owner in advanced talks with potential buyer for drinks brand facing closure

THE owners of Irn-Bru are reportedly in advanced talks with a potential buyer for its Strathmore Water brand, which is facing closure ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2025

Conservation groups hit out at ‘unfulfilled promises’ over Scotland’s seabed

The Our Seas Coalition accused the Scottish Government of having ‘systematically neglected’ the country’s seabed.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

SNP minister intervenes as Scottish drinks brand closure puts jobs at risk

AN SNP Cabinet Secretary has stepped in after a Scottish drinks brand announced it would be closing down, putting some two dozen jobs at risk ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025

Cabinet minister announces intention to step down from Holyrood

A cabinet minister has become the latest MSP to announce their decision to step down at the next Holyrood election ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2025

Warning over ‘devastating’ plans that could change Scotch whisky forever

Mairi Gourgon described Scotch whisky as ‘one of our greatest exports’ as she pledged to raise the issue with Defra

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

English malt plans could be ‘devastating’ for Scotch whisky, Gougeon warns

The Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary is to raise concerns over a proposed definition of English single malt with UK ministers.

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

Scottish Government responds to English whisky definition change plan

The Scottish Government has responded to the UK Government's plans for a legal definition change of English single malt whisky.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2025

Scottish Government announces £5 million funding to restore rare habitat

A total of £5 million has been announced by the Scottish Government to restore Scotland’s rare rainforests and tackle the biodiversity crisis...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024