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
Ex-Scottish LibDem minister faces probe over lobbying and 'verbal attack' claims A FORMER LibDem minister is reportedly under investigation over allegations he verbally “attacked” a Tory MSP and broke lobbying rules. The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025
Former Scottish LibDem minister 'breached Holyrood lobbying rules', allegations say A former Liberal Democrat minister has been accused of multiple serious breaches of corporate lobbying rules ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024
Fish farming companies under fire for information breaches SEVEN fish farming companies have been accused by the Scottish Government’s green watchdog of breaking the law by failing to provide information… The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2024
Tory MSP accuses salmon farming boss of 'verbally attacking him' in Holyrood A TORY MSP has accused the boss of Scotland's salmon farming trade body of "verbally attacking" him in the Scottish Parliament. The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2024
Scotland's fishing industry dealt blow as post-Brexit export scheme pulled A TRIAL system designed to limit post-Brexit paperwork for fish exporters has been halted in a blow to Scotland’s salmon industry. The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023
Blow to UK salmon industry as trial post-Brexit export scheme halted Government delays full introduction of digital certificates intended to cut paperwork for producers The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023
New salmon farming strategy in Scotland welcomed by industry leaders Industry leaders have hailed a new blueprint for salmon farming in Scotland which they claim puts the sector at the “heart of the country’s… The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2023
Seafood sectors join forces to urge ministers to scrap marine plans Ministers have pledged to give 10% of Scottish waters over to become Highly Protected Marine Areas Insider UK · Jun 16, 2023
Scottish salmon at heart of Parisian St Andrew's Day celebrations Scottish salmon has been celebrated in Paris during a St Andrew’s Day reception. The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2022
Scottish salmon industry facing ‘acute’ labour shortages, bosses warn Industry bosses have written to Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, calling for a more enlightened approach to immigration to assist businesses. The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2022
UK Government urged to prioritise fresh Scottish salmon exports amid border delays Trade body chief holds talks with UK fisheries minister in Shetland Insider UK · Aug 3, 2022
Scottish salmon industry urges ministers to act over Dover delays Action urged over Brexit-related delays of up to 48 hours caused by queues on the UK side of Channel The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022
Insider UK · Jun 28, 2022 Salmon farmers demand licensing fees be used to tackle rural housing crisis Around £20m per year is paid by salmon farmers to various regulators and quangos